Shawshank Redemption Revealed: How One Story Keeps Hope Alive

by Mark Dawidziak Narrated by Stephen Wojtas

Overview

A 25th anniversary history and celebration of The Shawshank Redemption, one of the most cherished American films of the late twentieth century and one of the finest movies made from a Stephen King story. The movie not only boasts a great story, it has a great backstory, starting with the dollar deal that eventually led King and co-stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman to put their trust in a largely untested director making his first feature film. Although the film received mostly positive reviews on its release in September 1994, the box office was disappointing and it failed to win many awards. But as Andy tells Red in the film, “no good thing ever dies.” The movie found new life, reaching an ever-growing audience on cable and home video (through word of mouth, it became one of the top-rented movies of 1995). Each year, The Shawshank Redemption rises in polls asking film fans to name their favorite movies. It has become nothing less than this generation's The Grapes of Wrath, an inspiring story about keeping hope alive in bleak times and under the most horrendous conditions.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

.. . a well-researched compilation of ‘Shawshank.’ A must-have for the passionate fans of the film. .. even this cast member who thought he knew a lot.”

– Bob Gunton, actor from The Shawshank Redemption

“Definitive examination of The Shawshank Redemption. Fun to read, informative, heartfelt, and moving.”

—Clancy Brown, actor from The Shawshank Redemption

“I don’t think those of us who took part in the filming of The Shawshank Redemption had any idea that the movie would go on to become one of the most beloved films of our generation. This book gives a rare look at the film.”

— William Sadler, actor from The Shawshank Redemption

"I'm learning things about my own movie. I keep stumbling on tidbits where I go, 'Oh, really?' That's how well-researched it is."

— Frank Darabont, director and screenwriter of The Shawshank Redemption

Clancy Brown

Terrific, exhaustive work. Definitive soup-to-nuts examination of The Shawshank Redemption: How it got made, the story of its filming, what it means to the creators, participants, the community, and society. From extras to studio executives, craft services to critics, day-players to super-stars. And a point-by-point guide book on how to support a major film on location as well as how a film company should behave on location.Great fun to read, informative, heartfelt, moving while never pulling any punches.Eat your heart out, Forrest Gump and The Lion King.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172602788
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Edition description:	Unabridged

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