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Understanding the Consequences of Our Experiences — DATES: March 24, 2014—April 17, 2014 (18 Days)
— GENRE(S): Film / Short Story — CURRICULAR OBJECTIVES: Literary Exploration — TEXTS: The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Schindler’s List (1993) |
The Shawshank Redemption
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After the murder of his wife, hotshot banker Andy Dufresne is sent to Shawshank Prison, where the usual unpleasantness occurs. Over the years, he retains hope and eventually gains the respect of his fellow inmates, especially longtime convict "Red" Redding, a black marketeer, and becomes influential within the prison. Eventually, Andy achieves his ends on his own terms.
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