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Caught this film last night at a blind preview at our local theater complex. Probably wouldn't have opted to see it if I'd have known what it was but I'm grateful I did. Moving, honest portrayals by some of the participants in the program it depicts (particularly Clarence Maclin and Sean Johnson) and the work of Colman Domingo are it's strengths. The cinematography and direction add to the sincerity of the performances by not overwhelming them and taking an approach that feels like the viewer is witnessing the conversations and events instead of consuming them. Thought provoking. Understated. Sincere. Not flawless but really well done.

Rating: 8.7 Overall, a powerful movie that shows how inmates are still humans despite their mistakes as the movie uses alumni from Sing Sing's RTA program to deliver this strong message on redemption, all lead by a great performance from Colman Domingo.

Very Good Direction (The direction on a macroscale is very good as they really set the scene and the weight the setting has on the characters, especially how they are secluded from the free world; the direction on a microscale is great as you see all the performances elevated in the interpersonal scenes since this is where you see the trauma these characters are facing as they fight for their humanity; the storytelling is good as he lets the actors play and be storytellers (using their personal experiences to shape their characters); he builds tension very well as the whole movie is about building an emotional connection with these characters, and you are invested in what happens with their fight for their freedom), Very Good Acting (Great from Colman Domingo (A real commanding performance as he is the leader of the cast and brings out the best in everyone, showing a wide range of emotions to show how the characters are still human beings despite their mistakes), Good from the rest of the cast (The entire cast gives very grounded, multidimensional performances as they use their personal experiences in Sing Sing and RTA to create their characters and convey their messages/struggles)), Very Good Story (The concept is very unique as it is a semi-autobiographical take on finding a safe place in a traumatic environment, and the movie shows how the characters continue to fight for their freedom and humanity; the plot structure is laid out very well; flow between sequences is good; character writing is great as you care for these characters and their struggle, and by the end, you root for them to grow and earn their freedom), Very Good Screenplay (The dialogue is good for the most part (even though it is a bit overt at times) and emulates how people in a maximum security penitentiary would talk, and the dialogue is filled with a lot of emotion at times that invokes feelings out of the audience; the humor is used well to help lighten the mood and show multiple dimensions of the characters; the symbolism is heavily prevalent as the movie is a huge metaphor about finding humanity in a place that tries to take it from you, and it deals a lot with how humans may be flawed people, but there is still good in those who try to redeem themselves for the better; the foreshadowing is decently prevalent), Good Score (Helps with establishing the mood), Good to Very Good Cinematography (Filled with a lot of beautiful shots and shows the large distance between the penitentiary and the free world), Good Editing (Used well in the context of the movie), , , Very Good Production Design (They send a strong message by filming the movie at Sing Sing (and this most likely helps the cast as they convey the trauma they felt from being there)), Pacing is the right pace, Climax is very emotional as it is a key point in many of the characters' lives as they fight for their freedom as well as their peace, Tone is very emotional as the semi-biographical feel paints this drama as very grounded (but still has other flavors to holistically portray the characters), It is very powerful that they had the cast filled with alumni from the program as it made the performances feel very realistic; saw the US premiere at SXSW.

While this new independent film distributed by A24 is set inside a prison in New York, it is less of a "prison movie" in the conventional sense and more of an emotionally impactful and inspiring drama about how art--particularly theater--can rehabilitate people in need of rehabilitation. The film's depiction of this issue is genuine and heartfelt, and forms the cornerstone to a generally engaging story. Colman Domingo plays the protagonist, who is incarcerated but helps lead the prison theatre group.

The film takes a bit of time to truly get going, but it still remains gripping and engaging. Domingo's performance is great, showing understated emotion in a way that makes a strong impact on the viewer, while also radiating a deep sense of compassion. The supporting actors are all excellent as well, and many of the supporting cast members apparently have been formerly incarcerated. The incorporation of the theatre program into the narrative creates comic relief, but also pathos and powerful bonding between the inmates and the program director. "Sing Sing" isn't perfect, as the character development of the supporting characters could have been improved, but its beating heart and thoughtful, humane tone is genuinely moving and memorable. Gladly recommended. 8/10.

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 aghast at how beautiful the film is. I know nothing of awards and when those decisions are made. I'd be absolutely shocked if this film does not the board. The characters come off as genuine and are utterly love able. 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. 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. Hope feels nice.

Best movie I have seen in some time. Cast was extraordinary. Colman Domingo is incredible. The filmography is very unique and really sets the tone. The plot was well crafted and paced. I was very moved by this movie. Definitely worth watching on the big screen. Movie is based on a true story about the theater program Reformed Through Art at Sing Sing. Many characters are played by former members of the program. The emotional range of the characters in this movie is extremely compelling. I was moved to tears several times throughout this movie. This movie is touching and heartwarming-it explores hope and grief and redemption. Just profoundly lovely.

"We're here to become human again." Rehabilitation Through the Arts at Sing Sing Correctional Facility

Occasionally a movie comes on the scene, and not usually in the summer, so naturalistic and unadorned, so brimming with humanity and the restorative nature of the arts, that it cries out, "Don't forget me at Oscar time!" Such is Sing Sing, set in 2005, when John H, Richardson's Esquire article The Sing Sing Follies was published.

Notorious as the prison was, its theater activity, like the therapy program at Folsom prison, provided a ragtag group the chance to mount theater productions aimed at elevating their spirits and their very souls. The sterling docudrama, headed by Oscar-winning Colman Domingo as founder Divine G, and real-life Clarence "Divine Eye" Macklin as Divine Eye, is so authentic and artful, that nothing this year can quite compare. Most of the cast either are alumni or current residents of the prison, where "Kill or be Killed" was a disturbing mantra, changing now as: "To put on nice clothes and dance around. To enjoy the things that are not in our reality."

The troupe creates a bizarre production, Breakin' the Mummy's Cord, that includes among others Shakespeare, time travel, and Freddy Kreuger. The transformative element is best exemplified by Divine Eye, who discovers an artistic side that far eclipses any success he may have had as a covert art dealer.

Never during the film does even the muted violence of many other top-rated tales like Shawshank or Alcatraz appear, assuring the elevation of spirit that accompanies the arts. "Sing Sing" is itself a work of art crying out to be considered the best movie of the year so far and one of the finest prison movies ever offered on the screen.

"I don't write comedies. I write satires," Divine G.

When everything gets taken away from one's life, it must be nearly impossible to find something that provides a reason to carry on. So it is for the incarcerated, individuals faced with an uncertain future of indeterminate duration. And, under conditions as difficult as these, realistically speaking, one can't help but wonder whether rehabilitation will actually pan out as a viable option. But, for some, there's hope through a seemingly unlikely source - the arts, as chronicled in this fact-based drama about the participants in the inmate theater program at New York's Sing Sing maximum security prison. With a cast featuring both professional actors and current and former members of this gifted incarcerated troupe, viewers witness the highs and lows of these men as they strive to bring meaning - and hope - to their time behind bars. Director Greg Kwedar's second feature provides an up-close look at the lives of these aspiring actors, both in terms of their on-stage pursuits and their everyday lives under conditions most of us probably can't even begin to imagine. While the picture's narrative is admittedly a little thin and meandering at times, that's more than made up for in the film's superb performances, led by Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Paul Raci and Sean San Jose, who, like virtually everyone else in this fine ensemble, bring an unmatched depth to their characters and interpersonal relationships, easily among the best work in these areas that I've seen in quite some time. In doing so, this offering also takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from uplifting joys to heartfelt disappointments, revealing the tremendous strength of character driving these individuals. That's particularly poignant knowing that many of those in this production can relate to their circumstances from firsthand experience, thereby infusing this release with a level of unabridged authenticity seldom seen on the big screen. For its efforts, "Sing Sing" stands a good chance of being one of 2024's awards season contenders, especially in the acting categories, showing us what's possible when we allow our passions to surface for their own sake, especially when we have nothing to lose by doing so, a genuine source of inspiration from whom we might least likely expect it.

I was incredibly moved by this film. I went into it was no expectations other than to be blown away by Coleman Domingo, who always delivers a strong performance in every film he's in. I was most taken by the performance by his costar Clarence Maclin, Who brought such tenderness and compassion to his character and the other characters. It's really great to know that some of the other actors in the film are also formerly incarcerated men in the RTA program, and that everyone involved with the production has some equity with the film. I think with real life stories like this that is the way to produce a film in the most authentic and rewarding way possible.

Today's movie was "Sing Sing" (2024), a prison-rehabilitation drama co-written and directed by Greg Kwedar, and based on a 2005 "Esquire" article, "The Sing Sing Follies," by John H. Richardson. It's showing in theaters.

My 7 of 10 review is at:

It's a prison-rehabilitation drama set in the 2010s in the Sing Sing Correctional Facility north of New York City. It builds a story on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program that engages prisoners in a drama program in which they put on two plays per year. John Divine G Whitfield (Colman Domingo), one of the program's founders, has been in prison for about 15 years for a murder he denies committing while he was a drug dealer. The director of the Sing Sing program is Brent Buell (Paul Raci). We meet a variety of prisoners, especially Clarence Divine Eye Maclin (Himself), who is very hard-edged at the movie's beginning.

"Sing Sing" follows the development of the first comedy produced by the Sing Sing program, which involves time travel. We see conflicts, tragedy, and disappointments when hearings don't go as planned or an inmate dies suddenly.

The movie's "hook" is that most of the actors, former inmates engaged in the RTA program, play earlier versions of themselves in the film. This particularly includes Divine Eye Maclin. The real Divine G Whitfield, as does the real Brent Buell, has a small role.

"Sing Sing" is heartwarming and demonstrates that people can change. However, it also drags at times and has limited action. Clarence Maclin is amazing, and Colman Domingo does a fine job. Of the prisoners, I especially liked Sean Dino Johnson. Some obvious questions are not addressed, like how women show up in the final productions when none rehearse or are characters in the film.

7 of 10.

Saw this movie as one of those Mystery movies where you do not know what you are seeing until you get there. I enjoyed this movie even tho this wouldn't of been a movie I would of watched in the theater. I had a couple tear jerking moments and realizing half the cast was the actual prison theater crew is impressive. I was almost going to walk out when I found out it was Sing Sing but the movie Grabbing my attention and kept me in my seat till the end. Again the the cast was most of the prisoners that was part of the theater group and they actually did a really good job considering they only exp they had was in Prison.

This was a very competently and professionally made film that is somewhat marred by a lack of major plot elements. The film itself is mostly solid on all technical fronts. The dialogue is real and raw, the arc and pacing is just right, and the acting is extremely solid. However, in none of these facets does the film truly excel. Unfortunately, it seems that way for the entire film. There is a lot of good things happening: layered conversations and meaning, nice musical choices, stakes understood. However, nothing really exemplary.

Perhaps this film's greatest sin is its dedication to the genre of character driven drama. I can truly appreciate a slow burn, but there are long stretches of the film in which nothing happens and, at some level, have no staked outcome on the story. Perhaps this is a give an take -- the ambiance of the film works great, combined with the shaky-cam style of photography gives a real and raw energy. The cost is that a central theme, or plot if there is one, is muddied.

In the end, this is a good film that I'm sure will be a major hit with some people. It is surely worth a watch, but for me it ends a little bit boring.

An excellent film all around. Strikes the right tone and pacing between the gritty reality and the human potential for good. Very little to improve in this film. The script, film making craft, and acting all support the story very well. The only reason I don't rate it a 10 is that I have no direct experience with prisons and can't confirm its accuracy about life there. Everything that is visible in the film is handled well.

Also an important film in that it shows the consequences of mediocre parole boards and injustices in sentencing. See this if you have an interest in prisons, the justice system, rehabilitation, or theater.

Being based on a real life program that has the goal of allowing prisoners to find purpose and express themselves during a dark time of their lives, I feel it was great that the movie gave such visibility to it.

However, to me personally I don't think the execution did it justice. We follow mostly the two main characters and some folks on their group and their interactions that mostly consist on discussions about the program.

What this does, is that it leaves a huge part of prison reality completely out, we just get the program depiction which from a dramatic standpoint doesn't have much impact on the viewer.

I am not saying that they should show us the usually overly exaggerated, violence filled, stereotypical and distorted reality of prison that Hollywood has done for years, but if you don't show that even if its from the individual perspective to contrast with what for the most part seemed like a very positive experience that the RTA program is, it lacks sentimental and empathy value.

While Coleman Domingo is an exceptional actor and did an amazing job with this role, we start by seeing him already a "reformed prisoner" if we can say that, while his reality might not be the best example for this, we don't get a glimpse of the transition from entering prison all the way through the transformation and influence the RTA had on him, we do see it a little bit with Clarence Maclin character, but its very superficial, at least from my perspective.

Still, I really applaud what this program does and hopefully continues to do!

Not a bad movie at all. Sing Sing is one of those biographical movies that tries to bring a good news story to the screen. Coleman Domingo is good no matter what he's doing, and the real-life prisoner actors do as good a job as a professional cast would. My problem is that it didn't all come together. The cinematography and dialogue are very much like a television biography, which pulled away from the core drama. The heavy focus on the acting/play pruned away from character development and a more complete picture of prison life. And the characters were all washed pretty clean; the lead is of course innocent, and everyone else is pretty devoid of evil despite being sentenced to do hard time in a maximum security prison. In the end, it didn't resonate emotionally with me at all which is a shame, because the underlying elements to do so are all there. It's a middle-of-the-road watch for me. You won't be sad that you sat through it, but you won't be moved the way something like this should move you.

My wife and I saw Sing Sing (2023) in theaters last night. The storyline follows a group of prisoners who receive approval to put on plays. Divine G. Is their star playwright and performer, who is also trying to prove his innocence and gain his freedom. As they recruit new performers for their upcoming play, Divine is part of the team that interviews new applicants. He meets a man who may need the play program more than he realizes to discover his true self and find a glimpse of happiness during the hardships of prison life. As Divine works with him, he may also learn something profound about himself.

Directed by Greg Kwedar (Transpecos), the film stars Colman Domingo (Lincoln), Clarence Maclin, Sean San José (The Other Barrio), Paul Raci (Sound of Metal), and Sean Dino Johnson.

This movie is brilliant in just about every way. The settings, cinematography, and depiction of the prison lifestyle, along with the challenges and inner demons faced by the characters, couldn't have been better. The casting is magical, with Colman Domingo delivering a riveting performance, but the supporting cast is equally magnificent, offering authentic and powerful portrayals. The storyline is full of magical and poignant twists and turns, leading to a breathtaking resolution. The big reveal at the end almost brought me to tears (my wife did cry).

In conclusion, Sing Sing is a magical character piece that is masterfully crafted and put together. I would score this a 10/10 and strongly recommend it.

This movie is good but not amazing or should deserve an oscar? It has a okej and original story line what should get some credits. At the same time.. it could have been much better? There is not much character development, the insight view of the prison life is minimal, some scenes were a bit boring and there is almost no action (what a missed opportunity for a movie about a maximum security prison!).

I also missed some views of the final play where the whole movie was leading up too, but they skipped it completely? What the hack! Anyhow, that doesnt mean it is a bad movie. It has some nice moments and with a snack and drink you will have some enjoy movie time. All by all, a 6.5 out of 10.

Once again, a program proves that if you meet people with dignity and respect, astonishingly good things can happen.

The film Sing Sing is based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program, founded in 1996 at Sing Sing prison in NY. RTA creates a space where incarcerated individuals meet on equal footing-a true encounter beyond their assigned roles. And while I don't want to bore you with psychological theory, I couldn't help but notice just how many crucial skills this program fosters: the ability to tolerate frustration, the courage to be vulnerable, to open up, to let emotions in. Holding space for others, even when their process looks different from your own. And perhaps most importantly-feeling a sense of agency, of creating something that belongs to you. Because in the end, that's what art does: it reveals parts of yourself you might have forgotten were even there.

The film is beautifully shot, making it easy for the audience to connect emotionally with what unfolds on screen. It brings personal struggles into focus, breaking down stereotypes and expectations. While the program itself is inspiring, it would be naïve to see it as a singular, magical solution to reducing recidivism. The movie raises an important question: What else is needed to build a future outside prison? Personal growth and new skills are valuable, but what about the world waiting outside? Will you find a job? A home? A support system? Rehabilitation doesn't happen in isolation. Social structures, economic opportunities, and society's willingness to reintegrate former offenders all play a decisive role.

Sing Sing reminds us that transformation is possible, but it also challenges us to think beyond prison walls. Change isn't just about the individual-it's about the world they return to.

I attended a secret movie screening at Cinemark and left feeling quite satisfied. *Sing Sing* locks us into a world where inmates use theater as a means of rehabilitation. While behind bars, these men dive deep into emotions, navigating the complexities of code-switching and vulnerability in a place that's all about survival.

The film cleverly showcases the mental and emotional journeys of these prisoners, who truly embody their roles. Although the pacing can feel a bit slow and occasionally off-kilter, it makes sense since most of the actors in the film are actual inmates performing their own stories. The authenticity is palpable, lending the film a raw and genuine feel.

Our lead actor, not the actual inmate himself, adds a layer of professionalism that complements the cast beautifully. This film, based on true events, deserves a solid 7.5 out of 10. If you're a fan of real stories with depth and emotion, this will resonate with you. It may seem unconventional to watch grown men act while incarcerated, but the nods to Shakespeare and the powerful performances give it a unique edge.

If you're a theater enthusiast, you'll appreciate the way they piece it all together-it's like *High School Musical* meets the penitentiary maybe not the best comparison because there isn't any singing but I hope you get the gist.

I was really impressed and taken on a journey with Sing Sing. Based on a true story it is a powerful film about life in prison for a group of inmates. It gave me new perspectives on how some people might cope. Prisoners are often ignored by society with being locked up and the key thrown away. They are completely written off and treated as inhuman. Sing Sing offers a unique perspective on how this group tried to feel human again.

We see two powerful journeys of two inmates. One who helps and inspires those around him and the other who is broken and feels hopeless. We see the perceived injustice that will be familiar to many, why does the most deserving to be paroled gets passed over by others? A lovely story that is powerful from start to finish. It is criminal that this film did not get any Oscar recognition. These are powerful stories with very strong performances that deserve recognition.

Unfortunately I am not the person with soft spot to these kinds of movies. Creating authentic "based on a true story" movies are hard. 90% of viewers come in with the expectation that movies they watch is an original screenplay. Sure the surprise in the end when we acknowledge the fact that the movie actually was a true story and that the people in it actually played them self is kinda weird. It is in some way made so that we should give the movie redemption to feeling structurally of in many parts. Something that personally threw me off reading the script before the actual watch, was that the feeling and the dynamic of the acting group felt weird. I had got the sense of brotherhood and family compared to what you actually got. Some scene showing the people standing up for each other outside of the theater would have been point on. Writing a review is also in the end not the easiest part. In a way you can't judge the movie as hard in some structural parts as it mostly (what I believe) based on actual events. Piecing it all together was it time to time a really good movie which had its moments. As a whole wasn't it as exciting. Keeping the Based on a true story in the beginning might have made me feel a bit warmer feeling about it in the end (extra : after receiving an Oscar nomination as best adaptive screenplay of the year I read the script prior to the watch. It was okay, not anything I would recommend as it, same as the movie lacked in the aspect of structure.)

"G" (Colman Domingo) spends much of his time in prison leading their amateur dramatics society. This quite disparate group of felons are quite adept at turning their hand to everything from Shakespeare to things he's written himself, and with his clemency hearing looming and him having new evidence that he didn't commit the crime he's in for, he is generally an upbeat and optimistic man. They are one person short on their team, and so decide to approach new arrival Clarence Maclin to see if he will join their group. He does, but he takes a different approach to the whole operation and that looks like it is going to set the two men on a collision course. Their next performance is to be a comedy - but as the story unfolds we find that there isn't so much funny about the various scenarios of the incarcerated characters. There's very little emphasis here on who did what to get behind bars in the first place, the thrust focusses more on the characterisations of the men - many of whom are actually former prisoners themselves, as director Greg Kwedar uses the stage - and, occasionally, the costumes, as the perfect setting to explore the lives of these people. Some of them are hopeful of release, some less so. Some protest their innocence, others - well maybe not so much. Then there's the increasingly potent dynamic between Domingo and Maclin. One assuming he is better placed to help the other, but is that true? Could there be more in common between them than it initially appears? Domingo is on great form, especially towards the end, but it's actually Maclin who delivers the stronger character here. That's doubtless informed by his real experiences, but he still brings a degree of nuance to a role that has little expectation of release nor belief in the rehabilitative powers of the routine day-to-day life in "Sing Sing". It's an intense and engaging drama that does draw us in to care what happens whilst creating personalties that are flawed, yes, but not beyond redemption and that are distinctly human.

'Sing Sing' suffers from what you might call "great acting, but bad movie" syndrome.

There are two main characters. Right now, Gold Derby has Colman Domingo as #1 in the odds for Best Actor, and Clarence Maclin at #2 for Best Supporting Actor. Agreed: they were both great.

I'd compare it to 'Oppenheimer' in that way. Just this past March, it won both Best Actor for Cillian Murphy and Best Supporting Actor for Downey. No complaints from me. The acting in 'Oppenheimer' was great. But I didn't think it wasn't actually a great film.

Same thing here. Any time that an actor or actress cries real tears on camera, that's excellent acting, you know? And both Domingo and Maclin did. But even though Gold Derby currently has it at #1 for Best Picture, I had a lot of problems with the screenwriting and directorial choices of the actual film.

Here's an example. This isn't a spoiler, because it's literally the opening moments! But you know what the plot is about, right? It's about an acting program at the New York prison. The film starts with a scene of the actors on stage, performing a scene as characters of nobility.

Now, I get the screenwriter's and director's intentions there. "We want the viewer to perceive these characters as they see themselves, strutting about regally, rather than locked up in chains. To show that these men still have dignity, even behind bars." Okay, I get the point.

But personally, I though the film should have begun literally the exact opposite way. Because they *are* behind bars. As the expression goes: you never get a second chance to make a first impression. And our first impression of these characters should be as they... you know... actually are?

You start off by seeing Harry Potter living under the cupboard in his evil uncle's basement, you start off by seeing Luke Skywalker as a simple farm boy on the planet Tatooine, you start off by seeing Peter Parker as a nerdy high school student in NYC who can't get a date. Then they become a wizard, then they become a Jedi, then they get bitten by a radioactive spider. It doesn't work if they start off that way in the viewer's mind.

I could give plenty more examples beyond the opening scene, which I won't because I don't want to spoil anything.

But here's what you should watch instead. Actually, what you should listen to instead: the 2002 episode of 'This American Life' titled "Act V." It's essentially the same plot as 'Sing Sing,' following a group of inmates in a theater program.

Everything about it was better than the film. Everything. A few examples, none of them spoilers:

= The fact that the inmates are performing an actual drama, Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' gives the story so much more resonance and weight. 'Sing Sing' strikes a weird tone: it's a drama, but the play the inmates are staging is a comedy. So the film is a drama about the making of a comedy. Some of my favorite films have successfully struck the "half comedy / half drama" balance, from 'CODA' to 'La La Land' to 'Crimes and Misdemeanors.' But I don't know, this one just didn't land for me.

• The real-life acting coach and play's director is a woman. In 'Sing Sing,' the fictional equivalent role is a male character. Which didn't work for me nearly as well. Because to me, the whole message in the 'This American Life' episode is that in this all-male violent and criminal environment, from the inmates to the guards to the warden, with stabbings and rape and all that, it's literally the only woman in their lives who helps these gangsters bring out their actual emotions and confront their vulnerabilities. It's just much harder for me to envision a male doing that.

• The episode actually goes into some of the inmates' crimes. The movie doesn't. I get that the director Greg Kwedar wants us to see these inmates as actual people, not just as the felony they committed decades back. "They were different people back then, everybody deserves a second chance," all that jazz. Sure, but... what crimes did they actually do? To not tell us is like having a massive itch that you can't scratch. It's kind of maddening.

Wait, did Colman Domingo learned the craft in jail?

I don't know, but there were some clips in the end credits that would suggest that.

Anyway, I did like the story that the film told. I liked its message on rehabilitation. I've herd of at least one program like this that actor Charles S. Dutton came out of as an actor. I thought it added something using real ex-cons to tell the story. Not much acting there I guess as they talk about prison, they know.

I also liked how the film was filmed. Those scenes where the characters were in their jail cell made me feel claustrophobic.

I thought the story was told perfectly and it was a very good insight as to how the program worked. I feel inlighten for sitting through it.