Clarence Maclin on Discovering the Arts in Prison, Making Sing Sing & Meeting Celebrities

Clarence talks about being incarcerated at 29 years old, discovering the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program while serving time, continuing to work with the program after his release, his new movie Sing Sing with Colman Domingo, being nominated for two Critics Choice Awards, what it’s like going to awards shows, fanning out over meeting Lil Wayne, and his mom being very proud.
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[@frankcontreras2707]

Worked with him for years! Super nice guy!!

[@joshuacastro5664]

I’m loving this guys story AND the manner in which he speaks. God bless his journey

[@Hibbs4Prez]

Has a better story to tell than any other actor who is contending for supporting performance.

[@karenling2106]

welcome back sing sing

[@omarelalami4726]

A genuine human being. How lovely.

[@karenling2106]

sing sing is back january 12th

[@susanroberts]

This man changed his life around! That deserves a Pat on the back and a job well done! I’m proud of him! So many get into that kind of lifestyle and die there. He got out! And is making is Mother proud! I’m so happy for her. I’m sure she can sleep better now. Congratulations for learning to think the way God thinks and telling Satan you don’t want his thoughts anymore. Being able to trust someone else is a huge hurdle to get over once you’ve been broken. This man deserves all the fun and good things coming his way after all the work he’s put into cleaning his life up. 💝🥰🤗

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

His smile when he describes completing the one year of trouble free behavior to earn his way into the program!! Such a beautiful smile, feeling the accomplishment! And the joy about the critics choice award. He has worked for these accomplishments and he feels it! I look forward to his next part. Hollywood, do right by this guy! 🎟️🎭🎟️

[@Mom-pq3sf]

God bless you and your family Clarence ✌️

[@melvinwren]

“Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change - it can not only move us, it makes us move.”

[@vickiepower6201]

What a great young man, all the very best in your future, From Australia ❤

[@postatility9703]

Inspiring! No matter what,where there's life,there's hope.

[@lastminutesavior]

My pick for best supporting actor.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love clarence Maclin

[@kedjodoughty8736]

So proud of my friend Mount Vernon finest

[@benr979]

Shoutout Sheryl Lee Ralph for making him feel comfortable and like he belonged!

[@onelittlestep]

And to Colman Domingo for taking him along to all these events.

[@bk58117]

I love this for him!

[@postatility9703]

The "pity party" point of view,and the general cynicism he had initially, is understandable. But how he overcame that is so triumphant. ❤

[@divineg8204]

Excellent Divine Eye! Next level is to win that Best Supporting Actor's Award at the Oscars!

[@smjai477]

This was a beautiful movie and so touching.

[@MONEYSAVEREDITING]

Prison can be negative but it can also be a venue for positive change. I know because I worked in prison and helped guys to better themselves!

[@soulworkwithjustine]

Amazing rehabilitation program!

[@jayman3915]

Glad the movie is coming back out

[@mon6745]

He's so charismatic and engaging! So glad you guys had him on - he's funny too 😂😊❤

[@fundifferent1]

One thing black celebrities are going to do is look out for one another and make sure they have what they need.

[@honesttruth8064]

Uhhhhhhh.... Maybe? Some yes.

[@jlacero]

Lol sure…

[@OddOneOut665]

Why are these Second Guests only getting less than 7 Minutes of talk time this week? They're so much more fascinating than the first ones!!!!

[@kirstenthomson9170]

Go well Clarence x

[@YouFightLikeACow]

Great performance and great movie

[@dannim8141]

Wonderful!

[@Dereyter]

This man is gorgeous! I watched the movie. What a Super actor! Cheers from Russia.

[@benr979]

This is so awesome

[@MadDragon75]

Sing sing... 👍

[@lashendawest7509]

Good morning jimmy kimmel fans

[@meganann3876]

I’m very happy for him.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Gotta love MacLin

[@martinpoirier7046]

so good

[@lorrainehopkins3030]

wow, great story

[@ambertheanxious]

This movie is so damn incredible, please anyone reading this that hasn’t seen it, see it as soon as you can

[@samtoliver5890]

Dude! I'm super happy for you!!!!! We earned! I'll buy you a drink. Remind me! ~Sam 😊❤

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Gotta Love MacLin,

[@queencallipygos]

This is what the arts can do for people.

[@honesttruth8064]

Took business to the Chapel 😂 due to weather ☁️

[@lesliewarren5394]

✊🏽💪🏽👏🏽🔥💯

[@briannagainey8584]

mayor mac!!!!!!!

[@AlleNamenVergriffen]

Klärenz der schlielende Löwe?!🤯🫠🙃😊

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Gotta love MACLin 1:34

[@alifc1082]

Isn't this so refreshing... A grown man capable of growth, in prison

[@JOLLYFANGSTER]

i don't have the tech skills but i have ideas.. i want to see a parody video... cultelly devoted to you.. ala grease... with olivia music from the movie and all of the sycophants like bannon,green ectc bowing the knee...

[@Phil-tt3xg]

Nobody come here to say anything negative!

[@NamGungEun]

Clarence Maclin on Discovering the Arts in Prison, Making Sing Sing & Meeting Celebrities

[@asimwejose9734]

he became a wreck at lil wayne

[@ThePolominican]

Salutations Big Bro… BUT Why you still wearing Green & White? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@fundifferent1]

First on this one

[@ClauTo-oh5qu]

Congratulations kid

[@aprilbrowncantstoppraising]

Stop talking ignorant dude

[@yurielcundangan9090]

It is a stupid Year

[@loveforeignaccents]

Why does Sing Sing give me Moe, Larry, and Curly vibes? 🤣😂😂

[@lynnroebuck3251]

@loveforeignaccents because- you haven't seen the movie or you're clueless. You're way off base.

[@reservedddmayen8302]

Leave the country

[@loveforeignaccents]

An ex-con, who looks terrible other than a jazzed-up suit, and is fanning over Lil Wayne. We know where your priorities are, Kimmel.

[@Crazymama994]

You're worried about an ex con on TV. What about the thing going to the Whitehouse and all of them are guilty of something. It's a shame to be a person who is heartless!

[@honesttruth8064]

Beautiful in the 👁️ of beholder. Perhaps I offer you two 👀. Read more. Feel better. Rehabilitation can actually be a good business. 🎉❤🎉 Good luck with yours.🎉

[@D_A_Marv]

Who hurt you? Seek help!

[@Crazymama994]

@@honesttruth8064 oh you're one of those!

[@FriedRice2299]

Why dont you make insults on big mike and Mr sniffing. Comedians dont have guts, when you will know the truth what they have done to me, you will regret.

[@reservedddmayen8302]

Leave the country

[@reservedddmayen8302]

Leave the country