DOMESTIC MOVIE
Tuesday, September 23rd,1:30 to 4:00pm
Lawrence Public Library, Room “C”
The Shawshank Redemption, (Epic Drama)1994, 2hrs 22min
The Shawshank Redemption (1994), directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from a Stephen King novella, is a powerful drama of hope and friendship inside a brutal prison. Wrongly convicted Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) finds strength through his bond with fellow inmate Red (Morgan Freeman), showing that even in the darkest places, freedom can’t be caged.
Over the decades, Andy endures the harsh realities of prison life — corruption, brutality, and despair — while quietly clinging to hope. Through acts of quiet defiance, like building a prison library and helping guards with finances, he finds purpose and dignity. Red, initially hardened by years inside, slowly comes to believe in Andy’s unshakable spirit.
Released in 1994 to modest box office returns but immense critical acclaim, the film earned seven Academy Award nominations. Over time, it has become a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its themes of friendship, resilience, and the idea that “hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things.”*