EP 097: Sing Sing (2024)
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Originally premiering at TIFF in 2023, Greg Kwedar’s portrait of the titular maximum security prison and the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program that was instituted within its walls is now coming to theaters in wide release. The story follows Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, who finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. In association with A24 the film stars Colman Domingo, Paul Raci, and many formally incarcerated participants in the RTA program including Clarence Maclin, Sean San Jose, and Sean Dino Johnson. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:25 Initial Thoughts 0:18:31 Spoiler Review 1:18:28 Oscars Assessment 1:36:02 Final Ratings Follow our team online: Danny Jarabek Website, Letterboxd, Instagram, X, TikTok, and Linktree Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, X, and Life Moves Pretty Fast Adam Patla on Letterboxd, X, TikTok Cameron Ritter on Letterboxd, Instagram, X, and TikTok Films mentioned: Letterboxd list Have questions? Email [email protected] Credits: Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley Artwork by Danny Jarabek Edited by Nate Hayden Support the show Subscribe for Early Access and Video: The Rolling Tape Patreon Listen Here: Spotify Apple Podcasts All Listening Platforms Have questions? Email [email protected] Podcast Website Link Website & Publications: www.therollingtape.com Social Platforms on Linktree Credits: Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent Artwork: Danny Jarabek Editor: Danny Jarabek Assistant Producer: Evan Miller
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Originally premiering at TIFF in 2023, Greg Kwedar’s portrait of the titular maximum security prison and the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program that was instituted within its walls is now coming to theaters in wide release. The story follows Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, who finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. In association with A24 the fi...
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