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,[1][2] 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
- ^ "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'".