On Father’s Day, the Cinema Arts Centre will celebrate the 25th anniversary of an American film classic, “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994), a gripping story of hope and courage that has become one of the most beloved films of all time.
This is a rare, big-screen showing of director Frank Darabont’s legendary adaptation of Stephen King’s moving tale of friendship and redemption. Tim Robbins stars as young banker Andy Dufresne, who is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife and her lover and faces unthinkable brutality as an inmate of the Shawshank State Prison.
Dufresne’s accounting skills and his friendship with a more experienced prisoner, Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman), helps keep him alive in the hostile setting. However, an unforgivable betrayal leads him to plot an impossible escape.
For his directing debut, Darabont assembled a top-notch supporting cast with a memorable performance by the great James Whitmore as a longtime convict. Roger Deakins’ stark cinematography, Richard Francis-Bruce’s tense editing, and Thomas Newman’s emotional score, all earned Oscar nominations.
Get out of the heat on Father’s Day by taking in this cherished film back on the big screen. The screening will take place at 12 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, giving moviegoers the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the many shops and restaurants in scenic downtown Huntington.
Tickets, $7 for CAC members and $12 for the general public, may be purchased by going to www.cinemaartscentre.org. The Cinema Arts Centre is located at 423 Park Ave. in Huntington.
