Powerful and Potent. When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the notorious Shawshank prison, he must find a way to keep himself and his hope alive by using his wits and forging friendships. The story brings to life the resilience it takes to survive, free one’s self of persecution, and through the power of faith achieve righteousness and spiritual redemption. The transformation of one’s self was made famous by the acclaimed film of the same name.