27/22
These are actual audition tapes used to cast the movie
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. The group is criticized for not doing comedy yet their previous play was A Midsummer Night’s Dream which is a comedy..
Blades composed by Bryce Dessner
Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Anna Faris/ Colman Domingo/Jose Medeles (2024). This movie had me crying, smiling, laughing, and feeling really good. I feel like this is a film for humanity.
People are just people at the end of the day
I love the hope that this movie had me feeling. I’m not sure that I’d have picked this one to see in theaters, but was just amazed at how beautiful the film is. I know nothing about awards and when those decisions are made.
The characters come off as genuine and are utterly loveable
I’d be absolutely shocked if this film doesn’t make the board. I was very surprised to learn more about the cast at the end of the film and it had me crying all the more. Happy tears.
Hope feels nice
I enjoyed that the characters were raw in their performances and I just cannot say it enough. This movie is big and feels so important.