The buzz has been strong on this one, indicating a moving drama set in the titular prison’s inmate drama program. It promises to eschew the tropes and trappings of the usual Hollywood feel good fluff to give us something vital and new.
How to watch Sing Sing in Australia
Sing Sing is arriving in Australian cinemas on January 16, 2025.
Sing Sing
What is Sing Sing about?
The film was directed by Greg Kwedar, who co-wrote the screenplay with Clint Bentley, inspired by the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, and adapted from the 2005 Esquire article “The Sing Sing Follies” by John H. Richards. Sing Sing tells us the story of John “Divine G” Whitfield, a wronfgully imprisoned man and former actor and playwright who gets a new lease on life particpating in the program. As the troupe prepares to mount a new production by group leader Brent Buell, a newcomer, Divine Eye, threatens to take Divine G’s place as their number one thespian. But this is no Hollywood feel good cookie cutter movie—it’s a measured look at life inside and the elevating power of art, an observational drama that features many former inmates and program participants in the cast.
The cast of Sing Sing
Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead, The Color Purple) is John “Divine G” Whitfield; Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin is himself; Sean San José as Mike Mike; Paul Raci (Sound of Metal) is Brent Buell; David “Dap” Giraudy is himself; Patrick “Preme” Griffin is himself; Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez is himself; and Sean “Dino” Johnson is also himself.
Sing Sing trailer
Why we’re excited about Sing Sing
Well, the critics have been raving, with nary a negative review to be found. The Oscar buzz is, uh, buzzing, and all reports are that this is one of the best films of the year. How could we not be?
