The Sing Sing Chronicles

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The Sing Sing Chronicles
GenreDocumentary
Directed byDawn Porter
Country of originUnited States
Original languages
  • English
  • Spanish
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Lauren Capps
  • Sadie Bass
  • Nick McElroy (Additional Producer)
Cinematography
EditorRosie Walunas
Production companies
Original release
NetworkMSNBC
ReleaseNovember 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,[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

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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

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

Recognition

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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.

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