Songs from the Hole (2024): Cast & Ratings
Songs from the Hole is a 2024 drama documentary directed by Contessa Gayles, starring James "JJ'88" Jacobs. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. It earned 2 award nominations, including Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) at the NAACP Image Awards 2026. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Contessa Gayles
- Genres
- Drama , Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Impact Partners
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Songs from the Hole About?
The premise of Songs from the Hole without spoilers.
An incarcerated musician struggles for healing and peace as he comes of age in this documentary-musical odyssey composed behind bars.
Songs from the Hole Cast
James "JJ'88" Jacobs stars in Songs from the Hole. Directed by Contessa Gayles.
- Director Contessa Gayles
- James "JJ'88" Jacobs as themselves
More from Contessa Gayles
More films directed by Contessa Gayles: Songs from the Hole and The Feminist on Cellblock Y.
Songs from the Hole Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Songs from the Hole 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
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TMDB 75% User score
See on TMDB
Songs from the Hole Awards & Nominations
Songs from the Hole earned 2 award nominations, including Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) at the NAACP Image Awards 2026.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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NAACP Image Awards 2026 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)
- Nominated Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Motion Picture or Television) – Contessa Gayles
Songs from the Hole Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette AFI Fest conversation: SONGS FROM THE HOLE
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Songs from the Hole FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Songs from the Hole, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Songs from the Hole?
Songs from the Hole runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Songs from the Hole released?
Songs from the Hole was released on March 9, 2024.
Who directed Songs from the Hole?
Songs from the Hole was directed by Contessa Gayles.
More films by Contessa Gayles Who is in the cast of Songs from the Hole?
Songs from the Hole stars James "JJ'88" Jacobs.
How is Songs from the Hole rated?
Songs from the Hole has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75% on TMDB.
Was Songs from the Hole nominated for any awards?
Songs from the Hole received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Songs from the Hole have a post-credit scene?
No. Songs from the Hole has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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