| The Sing Sing Chronicles | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Dawn Porter |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Editor | Rosie Walunas |
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| Network | MSNBC |
| Release | November 23 (2024-11-23) – November 24, 2024 (2024-11-24) |
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 at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, with the two embarking on a journey for justice.
It world premiered at DOC NYC on November 16, 2024,12 and premiered on November 23–24, 2024, on MSNBC.3 An encore presentation of the docuseries airs on July 26, 2025 on MSNBC.
Premise
Reporter Dan Slepian who forms a bond with Jon-Adrian Velazquez, who was incarcerated 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
Recognition
On June 26, 2025, the docuseries won the News & Documentary Emmy Award Winner for "Best Documentary" marking the first time NBCUniversal has earned the prestigious honor.6 Among other awards include the 2025 Hillman Prize for Broadcast Journalism and 2025 Gracie Award Winner.
References
References
- "The Sing Sing Chronicles". DOC NYC. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- "Festival News: The Sing Sing Chronicles". DOC NYC. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- Shanfield, Ethan (September 30, 2024). "'Sing Sing Chronicles' Docuseries to Investigate Wrongful Convictions of JJ Velazquez and Five Other Innocent Men". Variety. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- Teicher, Sarah (October 1, 2024). "MSNBC Films & NBC News Studios Announce New Docuseries The Sing Sing Chronicles". NBCUniversal. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- "The Sing Sing Chronicles". MSNBC. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- "Al Roker and The Sing Sing ChroniclesTake Home News & Documentary Emmys'".