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'Sing Sing' Transforms Lives Through Prison Theater

New film showcases the impact of the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program on formerly incarcerated men.

  • The movie features a cast largely composed of formerly incarcerated individuals who participated in the RTA program.
  • Colman Domingo stars as John 'Divine G' Whitfield, a wrongfully convicted man who found solace in the arts.
  • Director Greg Kwedar was inspired by a 2005 Esquire article on Sing Sing's theater program.
  • The film's unique production model ensured equal pay for all cast and crew members.
  • 'Sing Sing' has garnered critical acclaim and is considered a strong contender for the Oscars.
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