Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA)

So many people are stepping up to help RTA bring the kind of life-changing programs featured in SING SING to as many people as we possibly can. Will you join the movement by making a contribution to RTA today? Here's what your generous gift will support: ➡️ $30 buys art supplies for a visual arts class ➡️ $125 supports costumes for two cast members in a production ➡️ $415 pays for one participant’s spot in a workshop ➡️ $1,250 launches a writing program in another facility We’re on a mission to make arts programs accessible to thousands more incarcerated Americans in the months and years ahead. And you can make it possible. Donate today by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gBKwuVpe

Big thanks to singer, songwriter, and activist John Legend for moderating the L.A. opening of Sing Sing with Colman Domingo, Director Greg Kwedar, and the cast! We're deeply grateful to Mr. Legend for his outstanding work in ending mass incarceration, supporting effective reentry, and believing in second chances. Here's to elevating stories of hope, transformation and the power to create change. #SingSingMovie

“As moving as it is unexpected.” Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Sean ‘Dino’ Johnson and Paul Raci for The New York Times Critic’s Pick 📷 by Geordie Wood Witness the impact of RTA and see how second chances can lead to extraordinary outcomes—don't walk, run to see SING SING. #SingSingMovie #NewYorkTimes #RealStories #Transformation

John "Divine G" Whitfield , an author, playwright, and RTA alum portrayed by Colman Domingo in the film SING SING (A24), discusses how brotherhood and community were pivotal in the founding of RTA. He also highlights the arts' effectiveness in providing an outlet, helping individuals find purpose, and teaching valuable life skills for thriving after incarceration. Footage courtesy of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture

The reviews are in, and SING SING is a hit! The film is earning acclaim from The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Today Show and more! Audiences in New York and Los Angeles are witnessing the transformative power of art behind bars, and the film will be opening nationwide in August. The film’s cast — including several RTA alums — have been sharing their experiences making the film and the lasting impact RTA programs have had on their lives. 📰 Read more featured press on our blog and catch SING SING when it hits your local theater this summer. https://lnkd.in/erYnh2XY #SingSingFilm #SummerMovies #ColmanDomingo #NewYorkTimes #VanityFair #RTA

Colman captures what RTA is all about: seeing individuals beyond their past and believing in the transformative power of the arts in their lives. Creativity, resilience, and hope are the heart of our work and at the heart of SING SING. #ArtHeals #RTA

Through captivating storytelling and outstanding performances, SING SING is a powerful portray of how the arts are vehicle for rehabilitation. ➡️ The arts do not depend on academic education or other prerequisites—anyone can participate. ➡️ The arts are experiential and non-judgmental—there is no one correct answer. ➡️ The arts develop the ability to see the world from different perspectives, encourage positive risk-taking, and allow for the discovery of hidden skills and talents. Read more "FAQs About A24’s SING SING" on our blog before you head to the theater this summer. https://lnkd.in/gDN_ADQ3

Robert Sanchez, the first RTA alum to come home, shared his thoughts on the powerful A24 film SING SING the night of its NYC premiere at BAM in Brooklyn (BAM) last month. His heartfelt words highlighted how the film beautifully captures the essence of the RTA program and showcases the hope and humanity behind the walls. Special thanks to the filmmakers Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley, and Monique Walton.

Brent Buell, theater producer/director, novelist, and former RTA teaching artist, discusses working on the new A24 film SING SING with Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley. Taken from our panel conversation at the end of RTA's special alum & teaching artist screening last week, Brent shares with us the revelation he had working with RTA at Sing Sing Correctional Facility and describes the transformative power of the arts.

Last Thursday, ahead of the NY & LA release of SING SING, RTA held a very special screening for our community of alums and teaching artists. The film was a hit amongst them all! We laughed, we cried, and at the end of it, we had a wonderful panel discussion with RTA's Founder, Katherine Vockins, our alumni cast members, and Brent Buell, the teaching artist who wrote the play featured in the film, "Breaking the Mummy's Code." Special thanks to A24 and Angelika FIlm Center