Sing Sing

"Cages can’t contain the sheer amount of imagination on offer in 'Sing Sing' (...) Kwedar and Bentley are conscious of the raw power of seeing these men transform before our eyes from hardened prisoners into playful performers" 

"A fairly simple story of theatrical rivalry (...) But the straightforward script allows more attention on the small details of the work at RTA, and for wonder at what these actors are able to accomplish." 

"The result isn’t seamless or slick but there’s an urgency and a grit to it, and a sense of lives lost and occasionally regained" 

"Colman Domingo shines in a subtle portrait of a prison arts program" 

"A compelling story of redemption, humanity and artistry. Impeccably directed by Greg Kwedar, is more than just a film about prison life. It’s a love letter to the transformative power of performing arts" 

"While the film appreciatively gives a voice to the experiences of those who’ve spent years locked up, its focus on their individual struggles comes at the expense of not casting enough light on the racist and classist infrastructure that ensures the men’s incarceration (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)" 

"Colman Domingo shines in a true-life prison drama about the power of theater (...) The film’s largely non-professional cast features many formerly incarcerated performers who lend the production invaluable authenticity"