'Sing Sing' Film Set for Historic Release

Colman Domingo's film 'Sing Sing' will make history with its re-release on January 17, 2025, becoming the first major theatrical film simultaneously available to nearly a million incarcerated individuals across the U.S. The film, which follows a prison theater group, will screen in over 500 theaters and more than 1,100 correctional facilities nationwide, thanks to a collaboration between A24, Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), and Edovo. Edovo's CEO, Brian Hill, emphasized the film's potential to inspire hope and resilience among incarcerated viewers. Domingo portrays John 'Divine G' Whitfield, a man wrongfully convicted who co-founded the theater program depicted in the film, which features many formerly incarcerated actors. The film has garnered accolades and is seen as an Oscar contender, further enhancing its significance in the film landscape. Its unique release strategy highlights the transformative power of storytelling in challenging circumstances.