Viewing: March 24,2026
Join us Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 p.m. for an epic adaptation of a Stephen King novella about a prison escape — 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 know-how is utilized by the prison’s cold-hearted warden to improve Shawshank’s balance sheet (and to help the warden launder a significant amount of money). As a result, Andy gets an easier time in the harsh conditions of the prison. When Red, skilled at smuggling contraband items, procures for Andy a couple of unique items, Andy plans his escape now that he’s no longer under the warden’s watchful eye. Andy finally implements his well-thought-out scheme and breaks free of Shawshank’s chains. Once he gets to the outside world again, he goes off-the-grid, but not before he brings the warden’s scandalous behavior into the light. Andy also leaves a trail for Red, who eventually serves his time, earns parole, sets out to find his old friend.
Based on a novella by Stephen King and nominated for 7 Academy Awards, The Shawshank Redemption is another sterling example of King’s ability to tell incredible stories. Similar in tone and scope to other classic prison dramas like The Birdman of Alcatraz, Cool Hand Luke, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, this epic drama examines how incarceration and the desire to overcome authority can unveil a person’s true humanity and inspire them to achieve amazing things!
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