50/33
These are actual audition tapes used to cast the movie
Story
Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theater group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.. At the beginning of the movie the cast are trying out for various parts in the play.
Bladescomposed by Bryce Dessner
The group is criticized for not doing comedy yet their previous play was A Midsummer Night's Dream which is a comedy.. Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Anna Faris/ Colman Domingo/Jose Medeles (2024).
An excellent film all around
Strikes the right tone and pacing between the gritty reality and the human potential for good. Very little to improve in this film.
The script, film making craft, and acting all support the story very well
The only reason I don't rate it a 10 is that I have no direct experience with prisons and can't confirm its accuracy about life there. Everything that is visible in the film is handled well.Also an important film in that it shows the consequences of mediocre parole boards and injustices in sentencing.