Clarence Maclin

Filmmaker Greg Kwedar and formerly incarcerated actor Clarence Maclin share insights from their powerful film about the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing prison. They discuss how theater transforms lives by fostering joy and self-discovery even in the harshest environments. Maclin reflects on the importance of vulnerability and community, while Kwedar emphasizes art’s role in building positive identities among inmates. Their stories reveal the humanity behind bars and highlight resilience, laughter, and the healing power of creativity.

Actor Clarence Maclin discusses his journey from prison to starring in a movie based on inmates' lives. He explores the transformative power of art in rehabilitation and the impact of pets in prisons. The podcast also covers survival tactics, empathy in harsh environments, navigating the performance world, and reintegration post-incarceration.