The Sing Sing Chronicles Explained

Genre:	Documentary
Director:	Dawn Porter
Country:	United States
Num Episodes:	4
Editor:	Rosie Walunas
Network:	MSNBC

The Sing Sing Chronicles is an American documentary series directed and produced by Dawn Porter. It follows reporter Dan Slepian who forms a bond with Jon-Adrian Velazquez, formerly incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, with the two embarking on a journey for justice.

It will have its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 16, 2024,^{[1] [2]} and is scheduled to premiere on November 23-24, 2024, on MSNBC.^[3]

Premise

Reporter Dan Slepian who forms a bond with Jon-Adrian Velazquez, an inmate at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, with the two embarking on a journey for justice. Additionally the series explores the stories of five additional wrongfully convicted men.^[4]

Production

The series is based upon 1,000 hours of footage, shot from 2022 to present day.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Sing Sing Chronicles. DOC NYC. October 26, 2024.
2. Web site: Festival News: The Sing Sing Chronicles. DOC NYC. October 3, 2024. October 26, 2024.
3. Web site: ‘Sing Sing Chronicles’ Docuseries to Investigate Wrongful Convictions of JJ Velazquez and Five Other Innocent Men. Variety. Ethan. Shanfield. September 30, 2024. October 26, 2024.
4. Web site: MSNBC Films & NBC News Studios Announce New Docuseries The Sing Sing Chronicles. NBCUniversal. Sarah. Teicher. October 1, 2024. October 26, 2024.
5. Web site: The Sing Sing Chronicles. MSNBC. October 26, 2024.