Sing

Sing

Year: 1989

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard J. Baskin

Drama

When a talented but volatile streetwise teen with a gift for singing and dancing is chosen by his high‑school music teacher to headline the senior production of ‘Sing,’ he must confront his rebellious, self‑destructive habits and deal with a growing attraction to his co‑star, forcing him to choose a different path.

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1

Miss Lombardo returns to lead SING!

Hannah begins her senior year in a Brooklyn neighborhood where SING! is a cherished tradition. A newly arrived teacher, Miss Lombardo, comes back to lead the annual production. The community braces for change as the familiar show faces a fresh energy under Miss Lombardo.

Start of the school year Brooklyn neighborhood
2

Christmas night mugging and self-defense

On a cold Christmas night, Miss Lombardo leaves a neighborhood party and is confronted by a mugger. She defends herself by biting his hand, causing him to scream and flee. The incident foreshadows a later link to the student who will become her co-leader.

Christmas night Brooklyn neighborhood
3

Dominic's trouble at school

On the first day back at school, Miss Lombardo faces disinterest and misbehavior from students. Dominic is caught with stolen watches and is scolded, marking him as a troublemaker in the eyes of teachers. The seed of the later blackmail plot is planted.

First day back at school School
4

Dominic blackmailed into co-SING! leader

During the SING! leader elections, Miss Lombardo recognizes Dominic as her mugger by the bandaged hand and decides to press him into becoming co-leader with Hannah. The revelation upends expectations and sets up a partnership born of necessity. The students rally around the idea of a duo leading the show.

Election day School
5

Planning clashes and a bridge to the club

The students work hard to plan their SING! productions, with Hannah preferring traditional methods and Dominic pushing for a neighborhood-flavored edge. Tensions rise as the two clash over direction. Miss Lombardo suggests they bond outside school by visiting a local club to better understand each other.

Prep period School and local club
6

Club night to bridge their differences

Hannah agrees to accompany Dominic to a local club, insisting it isn’t a date. The outing starts hesitantly but hints at a deeper understanding between them as they see value in each other’s perspectives. The club becomes a turning point in their collaboration.

Night of the outing Local club
7

A kiss and a new connection

By the end of the night, Hannah uses Dominic to make her ex-boyfriend jealous, and the plan backfires in a way that brings them closer. They walk home together and share a romantic kiss, signaling a shift in their relationship. Their professional partnership begins to feel personal as well.

Night of the outing Brooklyn streets after the club
8

DOE announces school closure

The Department of Education informs the school that it will close at the end of the semester due to limited resources. This news jeopardizes the SING! project, yet it also fuels the students to work even harder. The community bands together to fund the show despite the impending ban.

End of semester announcement School and neighborhood
9

Dominic's family robbery targets the diner

Dominic reluctantly accompanies his brother on a robbery of Hannah’s mother’s diner, their family’s livelihood. A classmate witnesses him and informs Hannah, who confronts him with heartbreak. He promises to repay the money and later retrieves it to restore the diner's finances.

During the robbery Hannah's mother's diner
10

Dominic steps in to save the show

With the senior’s main performer injured, Dominic overcomes his earlier struggles and takes the lead. He sheds his bad-boy image and delivers a performance that exceeds expectations. The underclassmen and seniors rally together to bring the show to life.

Show night / final rehearsal School auditorium
11

Sold-out show and community triumph

The performance sells out, and both underclassmen and seniors give everything they have to the stage. Hannah delivers a moving speech about unity and the community’s worth despite the challenges they've faced. The neighborhood celebrates a successful SING! born from hardship and teamwork.

Show night School auditorium

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:32

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