Is There Life Beyond Sing Sing?
A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Amber Rodriguez has spent the last five years covering the vibrant arts scene in Westchester. Her work has appeared in local art publications as well as Patch.com, where she explored the intersection of art and community.
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Michael C. and Reginald G. stand behind Raymond W. during “Beyond the Block, Voices of Sing Sing,” Photo: Stanley Leon Photography A new documentary filmed at Sing Sing prison in Ossining provides an up-close look at the journey taken by incarcerated men toward rebuilding their lives during and after their sentences. The film, titled “Beyond,” captures a series of TED-style talks that were part of “Beyond the Block, Voices of Sing Sing,” including personal stories along with ideas for changing the prison system and healing their communities. The film, co-produced by Ossining-based Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison President Sean Pica, counts Clarence Maclin and J.J. Velazquez, co-stars of the acclaimed film “Sing Sing, as executive producers. “Beyond” highlights the experiences of Hudson Link graduates who earned college degrees while incarcerated. The film follows the men from their auditions to participate in the talks through their moments on stage, touching on their vu