Falsely convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, banker Andy Dufresne is sentenced to life imprisonment at the notoriously brutal Shawshank State Penitentiary. Over the course of two decades, he builds a deep friendship with a fellow inmate named Red while quietly maintaining his humanity and hope for freedom.
Part of the Democracy in America film series. Exploring Alexis de Tocqueville’s observations on American democracy, society, and civic life through film.
Director: Frank Darabont
Runtime: 142 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
