"I believe in two things. Discipline and the bible. Here, you'll receive both. Put your trust in the Lord. Your ass belongs to me. Welcome to Shawshank." These words, spoken by Mr Norton, the prison warden, greet the men as they arrive at Shawshank prison. An indication of what they should expect of the place.
"Shawshank Redemption" is a film about a banker named Andy who is sentenced to prison for two life sentences for a crime that he did not commit. There are many injustices shown throughout the film. The main injustice shown is that which occurs inside the prison, and not performed by the prisoners themselves.
Prisons are the endpoint of our society's justice system. A person is convicted of a crime then they are punished for the crime by being sent to prison. …
