51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Film and the CFA Alumni Chapter, in cooperation with A24 Films, present a screening of Sing, Sing, a new feature film starring Colman Domingo that presents the dramatic story of incarcerated men restoring their lives through theatre at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 in the FDH 109 Dolby-Atmos Theatre. The event is free and open to the public, but . A Q&A follows with the film's real-life inspiration, playwright and director Brent Buell, author of Breakin' the Mummy's Code. A reception precedes the event at 6 p.m.
Story
Divine G (Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group with other incarcerated men. When a wary outsider joins the group, the men decide to stage their first original comedy, in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.
About the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ College of Fine Arts
The College of Fine Arts educates, empowers, and engages creative people to become visionary change-makers in the arts through acts of imagination. At 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ we believe the arts are an essential good for society. We make education relevant and accessible through our programs and outreach. We create new knowledge in the arts. We celebrate independent thought and the power of bringing people together to foster creativity.
