Sing Sing – Movie Review
First Reaction – Sing Sing shows the impact of long term prison sentences and how people cope.
Watch Sing Sing on Amazon Prime.
ABC Film Challenge – Oscar Nominations – Q (Adrian Quesada, Original Song).
Director: Greg Kwedar
Writer: Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar (Screenplay)
Cast
- Colman Domingo (Selma)
- Clarence Maclin
- Sean San Jose (Train Dreams)
- Paul Raci (Sound of Metal)
Plot: Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
Runtime: 1 Hour 47 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Sing Sing starts as we meet prisoner John Divine G Whitefield (Domingo). He is locked up for a crime he never committed and has found a purpose in a theatre group. John works with the other inmates facing lifelong terms in prison sentences.
The men come together to put on a show. They put aside their differences to make something meaningful in their limited time. However, they do face problems they never expected.
Verdict on Sing Sing
Recap
The movie follows a man who helps leads a prison theatre to help the inmates deal with their time locked up. He puts together a new show and brings the inmates together to help them express themselves after their mistakes.
Best Parts
The movie proves that people can always come together to make something special. It doesn’t matter if they have been locked up or are innocent facing a life they don’t have outside the walls. This has wonderful performances and shows this is a therapy, not a show stealing moment.
Worst Parts
The movie doesn’t put enough focus on the crimes they may or may not have committed.
Final Thoughts –Sing Sing has a good message about coming together.
