Viewing: March 24,2026
Join us Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 p.m. for an epic prison drama that is an ode to hope and partially filmed in Ohio!
Admission $8
About the film
After he is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the alleged murder of his wife and her lover in 1947, banker Andy Dufresne is transferred to the notoriously-tough Shawshank Prison to live out the rest of his days behind bars. Andy, however, is innocent and doesn’t intend to give up his freedom so easily. As time goes on, he strikes up a close bond with “Red”, another inmate who is serving a life sentence, and the two men learn many things from one another. Eventually, Andy’s financial expertise is utilized by the prison’s cold-hearted warden to improve facility’s balance sheet (and to help the warden launder a significant amount of money), and, as a result, Andy gets an easier time in the harsh conditions of Shawshank. Additionally, Andy’s pal Red, skilled at smuggling contraband items, procures for Andy a couple of unique items that he’ll use to make his escape now that he’s no longer under the warden’s watchful eye. Andy finally implements his well-thought-out plan and breaks free of Shawshank’s chains. Once he gets to the outside world again, he goes off the grid and brings the warden’s scandalous behavior into the spotlight. Andy also leaves a trail for Red, who eventually serves his time, earns parole, sets out to find his old friend.
Based on a short story by Stephen King and nominated for 7 Academy Awards, The Shawshank Redemption is another sterling example of King’s ability to tell incredible stories. Also, the film stands strong with other classic prison dramas like The Birdman of Alcatraz, Cool Hand Luke, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest — all films that examine how incarceration and overcoming authority can reveal a person’s true humanity and inspire them to achieve amazing things!
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