The Shawshank Redemption is one of the most memorable prison stories in American cinema. At its heart, it is not simply a story about prison. It is a story about hope, friendship, patience, and one man’s determination to remain free in his mind even when his body is trapped behind walls.
A Man Sentenced to Prison
The story begins with Andy Dufresne, a quiet and intelligent banker whose life changes completely after his wife and her lover are murdered.
