Sunday, January 5, 2025

Actress Jane Fonda Hosts 'Sing Sing' Screening

Colman Domingo and Jane Fonda


Hosted by Jane Fonda



From the film: Writer-director-producer Greg Kwedar and cast Colman Domingo and Clarence Maclin, and musician Abraham Alexander ("Like a Bird," Sing Sing Original Soundtrack)


Additional guests: Ariana DeBose, Rosario Dawson, Ron Perlman, Eric Roberts, Saffron Burrows, Cheri Oteri and others


WINNER - NATIONAL SOCIETY OF FILM CRITICS

Best Actor - Colman Domingo


WINNER - GOTHAM AWARDS

Outstanding Lead Performance - Colman Domingo

Outstanding Supporting Performance - Clarence Maclin

2024 Gotham Social Justice Tribute


NOMINEE - GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama - Colman Domingo


NOMINEE - 5 CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS

Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Ensemble, Best Adapted Screenplay



Synopsis:

Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors. 


Directed by Greg Kwedar

Written by Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar

Based on “The Sing Sing Follies” by John H. Richardson and “Breakin’ the Mummy’s Code” by Brent Buell 

Produced by Monique Walton, Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar

Starring Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Sean San Jose, Paul Raci, Sean "Dino" Johnson