HOST A SCREENING OF THE SING SING CHRONICLES
Bring this Emmy Award-winning documentary and its urgent message about wrongful convictions, investigative journalism and criminal legal reform to your institution, organization or community.
APPLY TO HOST A SCREENING
Licensed screenings are presented in collaboration with MS NOW and NBC News Studios and coordinated by MONUMENTAL MEDIA, subject to approval and applicable screening terms.
WHY HOST A SCREENING?
TURN STORYTELLING INTO ACTION
A screening of The Sing Sing Chronicles creates an opportunity to bring together audiences, directly impacted leaders, advocates and decision-makers for a deeper conversation about:
- Wrongful convictions and systemic failures
- Prosecutorial accountability
- Investigative journalism and truth-seeking
- Reentry and second chances
- Resilience, advocacy and reform
- Familial impact
The broader campaign is designed to use screenings, panel discussions, educational resources, advocacy partnerships, and impactful events to inspire dialogue and meaningful systemic change.
WHO CAN HOST?
SCREENINGS MAY BE APPROPRIATE FOR:
- Universities and law schools
- Correctional facilities and reentry organizations
- Nonprofits and advocacy organizations
- Foundations and philanthropic communities
- Corporations and employee-resource groups
- Law firms and professional associations
- Faith-based and community organizations
- Government agencies and policymaker convenings
- Film festivals and cultural institutions
SCREENING EXPERIENCES
Community Screening
Screening + Moderated Talkback
Screening + Moderated Talkback
A licensed screening for a community, nonprofit, educational or advocacy audience.
May include:
- Approved screening access
- Host planning guide
- Discussion questions
- Digital promotional materials
- Resource and action materials
Screening + Moderated Talkback
Screening + Moderated Talkback
Screening + Moderated Talkback
A screening followed by an audience conversation featuring JJ Velazquez, Dan Slepian or other approved campaign speakers, subject to availability.
Impact and Policy Screening
Screening + Moderated Talkback
Impact and Policy Screening
A curated event designed for policymakers, judges, prosecutors, corrections leaders, funders and other institutional decision-makers.
May include:
- Strategic guest-list development
- Moderated panel or keynote conversation
- Partner and stakeholder coordination
- Calls to action tailored to the host city
- Post-event impact reporting
HOW IT WORKS
1. Submit the host application
Tell us about your organization, audience, preferred date and screening goals.
2. MONUMENTAL MEDIA reviews the request
We evaluate audience alignment, licensing requirements, venue readiness, timing and speaker availability.
3. Confirm the event plan
Approved hosts receive next steps regarding screening permissions, technical requirements, branding, fees or sponsorship, and optional speakers.
4. Host the screening and conversation
MONUMENTAL MEDIA can support event production, audience engagement, talkbacks and impact programming.
5. Report the impact
Hosts may be asked to share attendance, audience feedback, partner participation and resulting actions or conversations.
