The Sing Sing Chronicles

The Sing Sing Chronicles, a four-part docuseries directed by Dawn Porter (Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net, DOC NYC 2022 Centerpiece), explores the wrongful conviction of actor Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez, who was recently exonerated after spending 24 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. The series follows Velazquez’s journey to exoneration while shedding light on systemic flaws in the criminal justice system.

The docuseries also delves into the stories of five other wrongfully convicted men from Sing Sing Correctional Facility, blending investigative journalism and personal narratives to reveal the emotional and legal complexities of wrongful convictions.

The series will hold its World Premiere at DOC NYC 2024 ahead of its debut on MSNBC on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 at 9 p.m. ET. 

Learn more: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/sing-sing-chronicles-documentary-jj-velazquez-1236160375/