Sing Sing

Perhaps it should have been a musical -- which Buell’s play originally was. But even without the tunes, you’ll likely be moved at some point, especially if you’ve ever experienced the pleasures and challenges of putting on a show.

Having pared away nearly every detail that doesn’t advance the plot, Kwedar and Bentley rely heavily on their lead actors to fill the ensuing breach. In this, at least, their instincts are sure.

Colman Domingo is at the peak of his considerable powers in Greg Kwedar’s inspirational, fact-based prison drama Sing Sing.

Brimming with compassion and punctuated by humour, this is a moving look at prison and prisoners. It’s both infuriating and inspirational to see so much beauty in such a harsh environment.

In a story about art’s transformative potential, it’s the wondrous slow bloom of their bond that most distils Sing Sing’s poignant power.

Mixing real actors and amateurs can be messy, but thanks to a script by Kwedar and Clint Bentley that plays to everyone’s strengths, it works seamlessly here.

Sing Sing does not seek to give us a message, but to make us share in the greatness of art, perhaps the last refuge of goodness, repentance and humanity. [Full review in Spanish]

[Sing Sing] is touching and uplifting in often unexpected ways.

...a model film, affable but complex and, in spite of having a mainstream feel, is no less interesting. [Full review in Spanish]

Sing Sing is a beautiful, accomplished, and human film. Colman Domingo is glorious&#59; Clarence Maclin, amazing. A precious piece of empathy, kindness, and understanding what it means to be free.