A24 is offering free screenings of “Sing Sing” at AMC theaters across the U.S.
Through its “See Sing Sing” campaign, the studio has partnered with celebs including Jesse Williams, Bowen Yang, Mark Duplass, Janicza Bravo and Dax Shepard, who are championing the film about a group of incarcerated men who put on theatrical shows.
Screenings from Aug. 22-28 will be “hosted” by Natasha Lyonne, Stephanie Hsu, Bette Midler, Gabrielle Union, Liza Koshy, Common and the Brooklyn Nets.
By visiting the “See Sing Sing” website, you can select your city and input your email to receive a code for a free ticket, redeemable at participating AMC theaters.
From director Greg Kwedar, “Sing Sing” is based on the true story of John “Divine G” Whitfield (Colman Domingo), who is serving time at Sing Sing Correctional Facility for a crime he did not commit. A gifted writer and actor, Divine G finds purpose by acting in a theater group alongside other incarcerated men, including the hesitant and combative Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin (who plays himself). The cast also includes Paul Raci as real-life acting teacher and playwright Brent Buell, Sean San José as Mike Mike and a handful of actors who were formerly incarcerated at Sing Sing playing themselves: David “Dap” Giraudy, Patrick “Preme” Griffin, Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez and Sean “Dino” Johnson.
With its standout performances and unique premise, A24 is looking to position “Sing Sing” as a major awards player. It’s not uncommon for celebrities to get behind films they are passion about, and even host screenings, but the “See Sing Sing” campaign is uniquely audience-facing, as opposed to targeting Oscar voters later in the awards season.
“I’m honestly in awe of the artists that are standing behind this film, championing it to their friends and networks saying that this story is worth your time,” said Kwedar in a statement to Variety. “These are people that I’ve looked up to myself for inspiration, and every day another steps up to the plate and my jaw drops when I see their name and then my heart swells. So if any of y’all are reading this… thank you.”
Kwedar co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Clint Bentley, based on “The Sing Sing Chronicles” by John H. Richardson. It’s also adapted from Buell’s “Breakin’ the Mummy’s Code,” the absurdist comedy play at the center of the movie.
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