Art is not frivolous ... SHAPIRO: That was NPR's Brittany Luse speaking with Colman Domingo. His film "Sing Sing" is now streaming in prisons across the country. And you can hear more of their ...

We see a lot of movies about the power of art, from writing and painting, to acting and singing, but not as many that show the impact of art programs. These films about these organizations also ...

territory, it reins itself back in. It helps that Sing Sing is unafraid to acknowledge art’s limitations as a vessel for those who are incarcerated, even as it celebrates the joys art can ...

The new film "Sing Sing" employs a cast of formerly incarcerated men to tell a true story about the transformative power of art. I try to go into movies not knowing anything about them.

At its heart, Sing Sing is a testament to the power of art and its ability to help people step outside themselves. Art can be prayer. It can be an escape and therapy. In too many institutions ...

if people around the world can hear the words 'Sing Sing’ and it becomes synonymous with art and community and joy, that inherently felt like such a rebellious act, and thrilling to contemplate.” ...

“Sing Sing” follows the well-trodden path of a motley group of amateur actors as they come together to rehearse and put on a play in front of their peers. It’s different this time, though ...