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every time “as himself” rolled across the screen tears also rolled down my face. what a beautiful movie
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nothing will radicalize you faster than knowing literally anything about the US prison system
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just being real with each other and vulnerable. it’s something men don’t really get to do too often.
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THAT’S RIGHT BABY THEATRE IS FUCKING LIFE CHANGING I WILL SCREAM IT TO THE ROOFTOPS IF I HAVE TO WOOOOO I LOVE THEATRE
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all aboard the colman domingo should win an oscar for this movie train. ╭━━━━━━━━━━ ╰╮┏┳┳┳┓┏┳┳┳┳┓ ┏┻╋╋┻┻┫┣┻╋╋┻┫ ┗ⓞ┻┻━ⓞ┻┻ⓞ┻┻▄ ▄
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Why does the caged bird sing? Because he has a voice. And the world deserves to hear it.
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A very special movie. A reminder that in a broken system that only seeks to oppress, art serves not only as catharsis, but as liberation.
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“Freddy in this?” “Freddy is definitely in this.” I understand why this is the case, but it bums me out that the conversation around how emotional movies like this never talk about how funny or charming they are. Like that’s what really made me love this movie. At one point I turned to my friend and joked “this shit makes me wanna go prison” but I did kind of mean it! The cast of characters we meet here are such lovely, full people, and I could’ve lived here for much longer. I had a happy cry to the scene when they’re all dancing. Also loved seeing the actual play! Clarence Maclin should’ve been in Oscar conversations! Colman Domingo remains That Guy and it’s his Oscar to lose imo.
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a tremendously tenderhearted tribute to the therapeutic power of the artistic process, overflowing with honesty and humanity in every single scene thanks to what is not only the ensemble of the year, but also one for the ages.
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There’s this scene…where everyone is around the circle.And Brent I think his name was.Was telling them to imagine a good memory.And everyone was telling their own stories.That felt very touching and peaceful.Thats maybe my favorite scene.
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I genuinely wish everyone would watch this film, Sing Sing is one of those movies that makes you think about philosophy, art, theatre, literature, poetry, and what it really means to be human, all without ever feeling pretentious, everything about it feels so carefully made, so honest and beautifully human Colman Domingo is phenomenal, I genuinely love this man, I don’t think I’ve ever watched him in anything and felt like he was anything less than incredible, and seeing him…
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My eyes leaked for the whole back end of this film.
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an incredible demonstration on how undervalued and underestimated the arts are in changing lives i cannot stop crying
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Wow. What a beautiful piece of art. Based on a true story as well. This really got me emotional in all the best ways. Domingo’s performance was so heartfelt and true, and the chemistry between him and Maclin and there journey together was beautiful. I highly suggest watching this. MVSP goes to Sean Dino Johnson, his monologue was great and he showed just had much this meant to him by taking his role so seriously.
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the fact that most of the casts are real RTA program alumni,,,, im gonna cry,,,,,
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crazy idea hear me out… We support social programs that focus on rehabilitating inmates so they can have the opportunity to live a better life rather than keeping them oppressed in the prison system A truly special movie. I love it so so much!!!
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such an heartfelt and emotional film. It made me cry many times. The acting is so so good from everyone. I loved it.
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Beautiful. Devine Eye deserved all the awards!
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And then the credits rolled and they were all played by themselves a fucking beautiful film
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I’ve been thinking about Sing Sing a lot recently (more truthfully, I’ve basically been thinking about it since the first time I watched it), so it was time to revisit. I truly believe this is one of the best films of the decade and possibly one of the more important ones as well!! Its really such a shame that it didn’t have a wider release, so I’m taking it upon myself to tell everyone who hasn’t seen Sing Sing to go watch…
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me ha costado verla entera que aburrimiento
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Wow, goosebumps everywhere. Such a beautiful and powerful film/message. And Colman Domingo ate that role up. Such an incredible actor. 10/10
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Shawshank Redemption ohne unnötig langen Buildup und mit besseren Performances
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I’ve been playing a role my whole life, bro the emotional connection these men built through their shared creative outlet was beautiful to see, art is beautiful to see and rehabilitation through art is even better
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ive cried like 5 times and have mucus stuck in my throat. theres really so many things that are so great about this movie. i cant relate to this movie and i never will, but this movie is so emotional and so overwhelming it just makes u wanna cry. i think when i really did start sobbing is when divine eye is so hesitant and reluctant to this pansy ridiculous stuff and airing out his problems and one of the…
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this movie actually made me want to cry. so simple but genuinely beautiful, and the performances felt so real. really loved how this movie shows male vulnerability without making it feel forced, especially within a system that teaches men to hide their emotions. seeing these men find comfort in each other and express emotions through art is something so pure. definitely one of those movies that stays with you for sure
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my close friend coleman domingo killed it
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What a great shame it is that society has deemed incarceration a means to the end of ‘justice,’ thus normalizing the devaluing of humanity for those who’ve fallen victim to the system. Great watch.
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Very amazing and beautiful so well shot! The acting is really good! The people playing themselves are so cool!
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Helt fantastisk!!! Laget av og med kjærlighet
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Wowowow I want to tell EVERYONE I know about that film Life affirming note perfect I’ve cried all my mascara off
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one of the best things abt this film was the cast playing as themselves
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WE HERE TO BECOME HUMAN AGAIN! TO PUT ON NICE CLOTHES, AND DANCE AROUND, AND ENJOY THE NICE THINGS THAT IS NOT IN OUR REALITY. from the beginning to the credits (‘as himself’) this film managed to build me up and break me down in every way possible. i think i sobbed more times than i can count on one hand. the cinematography, the casting, the score, this film is just so beautiful yet so somber and this film delivered…
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Absolutely sensational, all the way to the end. Every passing moment felt close to my heart. What i like most about this film is how intentional it is, intentional that how it handles the joy of being a human being and the ability to experience art as the essence of humanity, even at the face of soul shattering fate of one self. And also how it gently treats and holds space for the vulnerable parts of being a human. TRULY, what a beautiful and sensational movie. THE END MADE ME CRY SO MUCH OUT OF JOY, AND I JUST WANTED TO HUG DIVINE G MYSELF🥹❤️🩹.
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beloved🩷 bawled my eyes out 😭 reminds me of mandatory acting class, these bitches had me crawling on fours pretending to be a drunk cat smh
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How did this not win an Oscar?
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we here to become human again
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Emilia Perez got nominated over this??? Wtf
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All-round great film
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bellísima película, emotiva, te abre el panorama y todas las actuaciones wow, te hace sentir y entender mucho
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Just such a great film, I love it more than words.
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This film is heartbreaking, it reminds me of my father and it makes me wonder if there were similar experiences he had himself. The change of character for Divine Eye was damn great. Can’t lie this film made me breakdown.
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I don’t know if it’s because I’m currently dying of the plague or something but I did not give a shit about that.
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Sing Sing is the kind of film that finds something deeply human in a place where you’d least expect it. Colman Domingo is fantastic as always, but what makes the film hit even harder is knowing that much of the supporting cast are playing versions of themselves and drawing directly from their own experiences. These aren’t just performances, these are people sharing pieces of their real stories, which gives the film’s themes of art, friendship, redemption and finding purpose an…
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seeing the cast lineup repeatedly say “as himself” at the end of the movie genuinely just made me cry even more. the setting of this movie obviously lets you know that you are in for a bleak film viewing, you expect nothing but utter sadness to come out of something like this, and its one of those movies that you are certain will leave you staring at the wall for hours. and it did. here i am writing this review after…
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The American Prison Industrial Complex, like the country itself, is a blight on humanity. This lovely film manages to make some art out of that blight, but it’s the art of tragic circumstances being shouldered. Kudos to everyone involved.
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Beautiful and real
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Really beautiful movie with incredible acting all around. I could watch Colman Domingo monologue for hours. Makes me so happy they used so many of the actual RTA members, wouldn’t have felt as authentic or powerful without them.
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I rarely feel so connected with a movie. Just a beautiful rewatch. It is so rare to see dudes talk this vulnerably about themselves and their feelings to one another. I adore the cast, Colman Domingo deserved this Oscar. The ideas in this movie of pain, grief and overshadowing them with a fun theatre experience are so rich. Obviously they aren’t fully overshadowed but the RTA is such a good distraction for these guys in prison. I could watch this over and over and never get tired of it.
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a beautiful piece of art. don’t think twice if you have the chance to watch this film. it will do its job of pulling your heartstrings multiple times. definitely a top A24 film. amazing. Colman Domingo masterpiece of a performance.
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this movie is so beautiful.
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Colman delivers performance that reaches into your fucking soul!
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PEAK 😭😭😭👏👏👏 Colman Domingo is such a good actor, and i loved the movie. It made me happy
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fucking incredible
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When that bitch threw Divine G’s acting in his face 😡🤬 Very good, defo not teary eyed at the credits
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I had some suspicion that the actors were like real criminals but seeing them credits roll hit hard
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This is very good. Doesn’t over dramatise, doesn’t play it for the easy emotions, just gets on with being real in trying to be something else when you need an escape .
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Bamboozled that Divine Eye looks like a black version of my Uncle Mark
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love it
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Beautiful movie, really changed the way I looked at people who are locked up. Tons of great moments and characters in this movie and I caught myself smiling at the screen a lot of the time Coleman Domingo’s Oscar is coming somewhere down the line, bro is a phenomenal actor
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got me crying and i didn’t even finished the movie
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Sorry this isn’t a good time for me, I just watched Sing Sing for the first time and am so profoundly moved and touched that I am going to explode. I’ll call you back later
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the scenes that stuck out the most to me was divine eye and divine g reading the hamlet soliloquy. there is something so human and healing about art. art makes you feel, it makes you think, it’s so all encompassing that you can’t beat human made art. what a beautiful movie and beautifully shot and graded. seeing the credits at the end and seeing that they played themselves. final nail in the coffin for me. just kept crying. thanks for reminding me why i love art (creating, seeing, consuming and being part of it) so much.
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“Dying is easy. Comedy is hard” See I knew I wasn’t the only one. 2023 ranked
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What an absolutely beautiful film. Colman gives one of the best performances of the past few years. Made even better by the majority of the cast being past members of the RTA.
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ik ben van slag
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So glad I went into this knowing nothing, not until the end credits did I realise they were the genuine prisoners. That goddamn window…
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I’ve never enjoyed a movie solely about men more
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THE POWER OF THEATRE. Also need prison reform bad. I cried at the end and actually donated towards the program so the movie did its job
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Such a tender and beautiful movie. As a young man with privilege, to watch a story that I resonated with so much about those who have had things taken away from them and a system designed to fail, and had felt the stakes of not expressing myself and emotion being held, seeing that pattern within the men in my life and see the ultimate cost of it. To watch a story express this feeling when the stake is finding freedom…
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“So are you acting at all during this interview?” Bitch, if I didn’t kill anyone before, I am now. The first time we see Divine Eye’s room, it’s clear he has little hints of art in his life: the drawings on the wall, the headphones, and how easily he reenacts Shakespeare. If you don’t practice your craft, you lose it somewhere down the line. Divine G helps him find that playfulness again and rediscover the acting that comes so naturally to him. It was easy to see the story heading in that direction, but that doesn’t make the bumps in the road any less meaningful
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This movie made me so emotional. Everyone’s acting was incredible the fact that most of the men were formally incarcerated made me cry even harder, the “as himself” ouuu that fucked me up. This story needed to be told. This movie just became one of my favorites. It’s like no other movie I’ve seen before.
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stond echt al heeel lang in mn watchlist na dat ik de actors on actors van colman en kieran keek maar ik kon hem nooit vinden op een streaming site tot nu
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Recommended to me. There’s an undeniable charm about it. Colman Domingo is excellent.
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Really good the dog story is the saddest
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Les prisons ne devraient plus exister mais vous n’êtes pas prêts pour ce débat
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Probably the greatest representation of the impact of art on the soul, a truly beautiful and refreshing representation of vulnerability that dethrones the norms and values where the expressive are devalued by the social dismissal of what is deemed “goofy”. Watched this not knowing the movie is made up of most of the real RTA participants; one of the best brotherhood films I’ve ever seen.
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man I love colman domingo in this
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Ts genuinely touched me, basically cried the entire last 30 mins, colman Domingo I love you
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Peak male friend group
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I’m too stoned to fully articulate how beautiful this movie is
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Beloved. Wonderful word
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Wish I saw this in the cinemas but oh well still really good.
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It doesn’t really get much more raw, meaningful & real to me, such a long-lasting resonance the first watch had on me
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This was excellent… and for a movie set entirely in prison, only mildly soul-crushing.
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this movie was so beautiful in so many ways, felt the emotion and passion of every actor who “played himself” through the screen
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the end credits 🥲 such an incredible movie, still think this should have gotten a wider release.
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Mooi en vernieuwend om ook mannen in de gevangenis zich kwetsbaar op te zien stellen
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This movie has soul. The acting is played to perfection it almost feels like you’re in the same room.
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Just as beautiful the second time
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Počela da gledam triput i batalila.
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„We’re here to become human again, to put on nice clothes and dance around and enjoy the things that is not in our reality”
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“We here to become human again, to put on nice clothes and dance around and enjoy the things that is not in our reality.” Colman Domingo is slowly becoming one of my favorite actors. Everything he does, he does brilliantly.
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this film is now so dear to me, it was beautifully made and that fact that many of them were former prisoners of sing sing + clips of the original production just makes it extra special
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A just world would’ve let as many people as possible see this in theaters.
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This a special kind of film.
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Absolutely incredible Colman Domingo low-key an absolute elite actor
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Colman Domingo is such an amazing actor… and him in this role was so refreshing
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Wonderful. Dolmingo and the supporting cast are all brilliant
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Those who can’t do teach. Divine G taught. He taught through action and unwavering hope. He taught acting and he taught perseverance. When Divine G first brought in Divine Eye he thought he just brought in a new actor, a new student for him. But when that student started immediately competing for the same space as him he felt instantly that he was being replaced of his own doing. Little did he know that was going to be the most…
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Feel good movie great acting and story
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A good film about finding meaning, being creativity and expressing yourself but also about isolation and injustice and longing to be free.
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Sing Sing ist mal ein etwas anderer Gefängnisfilm, als ich ihn gewohnt bin. Es gibt keine typischen Gefängnisklischees wie Schlägereien oder Missbrauch. Stattdessen ist der Film die ganze Zeit warmherzig und deutlich nahbarer als die meisten Vertreter des Genres. Er erzählt die Geschichte von Gefängnisinsassen, die gemeinsam in einer Theatergruppe spielen. Jeder Charakter fühlt sich menschlich an, was auch daran liegt, dass viele der Insassen sich selbst spielen. Es handelt sich um eine wahre Begebenheit und sie haben all das…
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this is theatre class realness
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I feel a certain kinship in this guys story, considering my LAMDA grade 8 (distinction)
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fund the arts!!!!
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Becoming a big fan of this directing duo, the movie is slow at times but man does it build up a big emotional investment. The lines between documentary and drama begin to blur, so cool they used people from these experiences as actors who did AMAZINGLY well. Coleman Domingo is incredible, and the credits are as good as the movie. Very moving
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An emotionally heavy, deeply moving look at the human need for expression. It’s devastating and beautiful to see how theater becomes a literal lifeline for these men, giving them a piece of humanity back within a soul-crushing system. Colman Domingo and Clarence Maclin deliver phenomenal, soul-stirring performances that elevate the entire film. A solid, powerful drama. 7/10
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so so so good, i think everybody should watch this movie. everyone acted so well, shakespeare would indeed be rolling in his grave
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This was very good
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I love acting I love theatre I love plays I love the stage I love characters I love scripts I love playing I love actors I love performing As I get back into acting again I realise through Sing Sing it’s not a destination, but rather acting is a return to one’s home.
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الفيلم اللي هتلاقيه شغال على mbc2 مع العصر وملهوش قصة
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so so captivating and beautiful from start to finish ! WHERE THE HECK ARE THE OSCARS ??? really reminds me about how cool it is that human identity is so complex and that you can be several things at once, even better if they seem contradictory. you never have to settle in any box that you feel like you have been placed in. give yourself fully to trying new things !! never stop trying to understand all the details about…
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art will always persist !!!!!! love and humanity will persist. you can never keep people from making art, from expressing themselves no matter how much you try to suppress them, art and expression is our reason for living it is our purpose on this earth. every story deserves to he told and every voice heard human made art is the most importantly thing in this life this movie brah. this movie
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All around a beautiful film. It looked great, the cinematography and framing was amazing, and I loved the story. Really shows that art isn’t just an escape—it’s something people need to survive. Showing that with those in prison was really cool. Colman Domingo gave a masterclass performance as well and I was actually blown away by not only him, but how pretty much every other supporting actor plays “himself”. Did not know that but it was very cool. Undeniably special film.
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Me on Letterboxd wondering what else these actors have been in BC THEY WERE THAT GOOD
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Really beautiful—watched w Fanny and her dad. Made me think about how large of a role hope plays in my own life. Without it, I think we lose not only our motivation, but something of our humanity. And when it seems impossible to find hope in your own life, it’s always possible to find it somewhere else. Reminded me of Ikiru in that sense.
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Movies make me so happy dude
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february 22, 2025. i’m in a photography museum and the room is dimly lit. hung up are black and white frames on the side of the wall with a glaring spotlight on each of them. she walks in front of me, pausing at every picture. her sweet floral scent lingers with every step we take, as i look at the back of her head analyzing the strands of her hair. in the briefest of moments she stops walking and turns…
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Filmed inside the notorious prison starring convicts, this is an inspiring piece of neorealism about the use of art to rehabilitate and deal with prison life With raw performances from Domingo and particularly Maclin. It’s hard not to be moved by this sweet simple story
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Michael actually made me forget how good Colman Domingo is! Still as good as when I first saw it, unreal credits Think Bentley and Kwedar are my favourite working directors rn, PRAYING that new Rock one will be good
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I am a very easy lay when it comes to stories about the power of art, but that notwithstanding, this is a great film. The performances are perfect across the board. Divine Eye was absolutely robbed of an acting nomination. Shot beautifully on 16mm.
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Eel 11 月 9, 2025
In the darkest of times, in the darkest of places, with seemingly the darkest of people, art and the love along with connection it creates are present. It is rewarding to remain open minded and to give those stories a chance that have yet to be told and who better to do it than those who need it most. This film poses an important underlying question that got me thinking, why does any of this matter? Read my full film love letter here: ellasfilmstrip.wixstudio.com/lovealwaysfilm/post/sing-sing-a-film-love-letter
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Esse aqui me matou a facadas
- Synopsis
- Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
- Director
- Greg Kwedar
- Writer
- Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley
- Studio
- Black Bear Pictures, Edith Productions, Marfa Peach Company
- Country
- USA
- Language
- English
- Year
- 2023
- Runtime
- 107 mins
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