Songs from the Hole
Synopsis
Sentenced to life in prison at 15, musician JJ'88 finds hope by writing songs during solitary confinement in this award-winning documentary visual album.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
American Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 13, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Contessa Gayles
- Screenplay & Story
- James "JJ'88" Jacobs, Contessa Gayles
- Original Title
- Songs from the Hole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Impact Partners, Artemis Rising, Cocomotion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Contessa Gayles
James "JJ'88" Jacobs, Contessa Gayles
Contessa Gayles, Michelle Kwong
Contessa Gayles, Rafe Scobey-Thal, Princess A. Hairston
Contessa Gayles, richie reseda, David Felix Sutcliffe, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Jenny Raskin
Department Leadership Roster
Contessa Gayles
Director
Contessa Gayles
Producer
richie reseda
Producer
David Felix Sutcliffe
Producer
Contessa Gayles
Editor
Rafe Scobey-Thal
Editor
Princess A. Hairston
Editor
James "JJ'88" Jacobs
Writer
Contessa Gayles
Writer
Contessa Gayles
Director of Photography
Michelle Kwong
Director of Photography
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Songs from the Hole about?
Sentenced to life in prison at 15, musician JJ'88 finds hope by writing songs during solitary confinement in this award-winning documentary visual album.
Who directed Songs from the Hole?
Songs from the Hole was directed by Contessa Gayles.
Who stars in Songs from the Hole?
The principal cast of Songs from the Hole includes James "JJ'88" Jacobs, Indigo Mateo, richie reseda.
When was Songs from the Hole released and how long is it?
Songs from the Hole was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Songs from the Hole?
Songs from the Hole holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).