One of the most exciting surprises from theOscar nominationsyesterday wasSing Sing’s recognition among Academy voters.

Not since Denzel Washington.

Before that was Tom Hanks and people like Spencer Tracy, and I’m like, Oh, cool!

Colman Domingo in Sing Sing

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All these dudes who I admire.

How cool to be in that company.

So, right now, I’m still just a bit in awe of it."

Colman Domingo wearing a crown as Divine G in Sing Sing.

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Domingo said, speaking about his historic nomination.

“I’m really grateful that my community of artists has recognized me again.

I feel truly appreciated in my work, as well.”

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Sing Sing follows Divine G, who, while imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, discovers purpose and resilience by participating in a theater group. Through this engagement, Divine and his fellow incarcerated men experience the profound transformative power of art and its impact on their humanity.

So, to watch them investigate this, I think it’s overwhelming.

I always like to quote a line in our film that Paul Raci says.

I think that’s the ultimate message.

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Imagine the kind of world we would live in."

That is different than doing a documentary and being detailed about every moment about them.

I think he understood what the task was.

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He understood that I was really trying to show some of his soul.

For the last segment of the interview, the actor and director broke down his process.

“I think that you have to go on your journey as an artist and find thingsyourway.

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If you’re going to survive this medium and try something new, you have to figure that out.

Aside from garnering recognition from the Oscars,Sing Singis also getting more visibility in movie theaters.

OnRotten Tomatoes, the movie boastsa 97% Fresh rating, which underscores its quality.

you’re able to check outSing Singin theaters now.