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Just as everyone else in Shawshank Prison, Andy (Tim Robbins) was “innocent”. But unlike most of the other inmates, Andy did not commit the crimes he was charged with. The Shawshank Redemption is a dramatic, gripping film about a taciturn banker sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and her lover. Now, as one can easily imagine, the transition from a cozy suburban home to a maximum security prison is not a smooth one, and Andy did have quite a bit of trouble with a gang of “Bull Queers,” called “The Sisters” who frequently tried to strip him of his humanity. But perhaps even more corrupt than all the cold-blooded convicts in Shawshank were the Warden (Bob Gunton) many of the guards who had charge over the prisoners. However, amidst Andy’s cruel welcoming party at the prison, he did manage to make some friends. His closest friend was long-time inmate, Red (Morgan Freeman), who interestingly enough, had made a bet that Andy would be the first one to cry of all the “fresh fish,” or new inmates. He is also the narrator of the film, and his calm voice creates a nostalgic feel as he describes his friendship with Andy and the cold harshness of prison life. Although on the surface just a movie abou