Film & the Law Series: The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a man wrongfully imprisoned, who forms a deep friendship with fellow inmate Red. Through quiet strength and hope, Andy transforms the lives around him—culminating in a powerful act of redemption.
In partnership with Screenland Armour Theater, the Investigation and Advocacy Service and Resilience Mode, UMKC CLE presents The Shawshank Redemption with Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, a gripping story of innocence and survival in a brutal prison run by a corrupt warden. Our panel of experts on investigation, advocacy, wrongful convictions and resilience will explore the lessons from this classic film adaptation of Steven King’s story, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.