Sing Sing

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Sing Sing

Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group with other incarcerated men. When a wary outsider joins the group, the men decide to stage their first original comedy, in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.

After the following screenings, we will include a pre-recorded Q&A with actor Clarence Maclin and fellow Rehabilitation through the Arts (RTA) alumni, Dario Peña and Peter Gomez. This Q&A took place at the JBFC last month following a preview screening of Sing Sing and was moderated by RTA Director of Programs Charles Moore:

Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 1:15
Saturday, Aug. 24 at 1:30
Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 7:15
Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 4:00

Tickets for these three screenings are $15 (members), $20 (nonmembers).

All regular screenings (without a plus sign next to the showtime) are priced at $11 (members) and $16 (nonmembers).

13 actors in Sing Sing—a majority of the cast—are former convicts who previously participated in RTA’s rehabilitative theater program. Learn more about the film’s casting process and production in this powerful write-up from the New York Times.

PAST EVENTS

Q&A with JJ Velazquez, member of the film's ensemble, moderated by JBFC Founder and Board Member Stephen Apkon
Sunday, Aug. 18 2024, 7:15
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  • JJ Velazquez is a dedicated Justice Policy Consultant and Partnership Coordinator, committed to advocating for communities affected by crime, incarceration, and wrongful convictions. His impactful journey includes a meeting at the White House in 2021, where he discussed legal reform with President Biden and received a public apology "on behalf of society" for his wrongful conviction. JJ is renowned for creating educational initiatives like Voices From Within and CHOICES Workshops, which empower individuals to make healthier decisions. As a 2024 Pulitzer Prize finalist for the acclaimed podcast "Letters From Sing Sing," Velazquez has significantly raised awareness about wrongful convictions. Moreover, he utilizes his burgeoning acting and modeling career to amplify platforms for social change, using his voice to empower marginalized communities and drive meaningful societal transformation.

*SOLD OUT* Q&A with actor Clarence Maclin, moderated by Charles Moore of RTA
Wednesday, Jul. 24 2024, 7:15
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  • Charles Moore  is the Director of Programs & Operations. He is the first RTA alumnus to be hired to work full time for the organization. He oversees program planning and management in all the facilities where RTA operates. He audits workshops, coordinates alumni projects, and manages the organization’s in-prison steering committees. Charles holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Mercy University and a Master’s in Professional Studies from New York Theological Seminary.
  • Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin is currently employed as a consultant and ambassador at Rehabilitation Through the Arts. Maclin was a longtime intervention specialist and  counselor at Lincoln Hall. Maclin is, as of recently, represented by MGMT and wants to act professionally.

This film is part of the Community Matters: Now More Than Ever series.



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