The real Divine Eye (actor Clarence Maclin, who plays himself in the movie) and the real Divine G (John Whitfield) were there. ‘If we can capture the feeling of this room, it could be special ...

The plot, too, is rooted in reality: Sing Sing portrays the unexpected friendship between Divine G and his fellow inmate Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin. (Maclin plays a version of himself; the ...