Personally, I don’t always gravitate toward movies set in prisons. They often operate so well that there’s a sense of confinement that comes with them as a viewer, and it feels inherently heavy. And then you sometimes have filmmakers who use the setting just as a backdrop for sensationized stories with little sensitivity toward the subject matter.But when they're done well, these films can serve as profound examinations of the human condition. Their stories can explore themes of hope, redemption, survival, and resilience.Here are 10 of the best movies set in a prison.Sing Sing - YouTube www.youtube.com In my opinion, this is the best and most sensitive prison movie that exists currently (and one of the best movies, period, from 2024). The story doesn't exploit, but focuses on the real-life theater program that helped rehabilitate many through the arts. The cast includes real, formerly incarcerated individuals who were in the program. The performances here will bring you to tears every time.The Shawshank Redemption - YouTube www.youtube.com This classic follows Andy Dufresne's decades-long imprisonment and his friendship with fellow inmate Red, culminating in a daring escape sequence (with an amazing score from Thomas Newman)."I wanted it delivered honestly, you know?" director Frank Darabont told Deadline. "Deliver a story with honest sentiment in it without it becoming overly sentimental. I didn't want it to turn into a Hallmark Card version of a prison movie."A Prophet - YouTube www.youtube.com Jacques Audiard's French film is about a young Arab man who rises through the...
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