Ellis 'Red' Redding was convicted of murder and in 1927 sentenced to life in Shawshank Penetentiary.
Having served 20 years in prison, Red is up for his first parole hearing.
Eager to sound as if he has been rehabilitated, Red will say all the right things to be released:
We see by your file you've served 20 years of a life sentence.
Do you feel you've been rehabilitated?
Oh, yes sir. Absolutely, sir.
I mean, I've learned my lesson. I can honestly say that I'm a changed man.
I'm no longer a danger to society. That's the God's honest truth.
Outcome:
parole rejected
It's been 10 years since Andy Dufresne entered Shawshank – wrongly accused of his crimes.
Andy and Red develop a strong bond and Red's life changes because of that.
But for now, Red still grapples with what it means to be rehabilitated…
Says here you've served 30 years of a life sentence.
Do you feel you've been rehabilitated?
Oh, yes sir. Without a doubt. I can honestly say I'm a changed man.
No danger to society here. God's honest truth.
Absolutely rehabilitated.
Outcome:
parole rejected
After 40 years in prison, Red no longer sees the need to say what he thinks the parole board want to hear.
Instead of trying to 'play the system' he speaks as if he's resigned to never being released and shows true remorse over his actions.
Outcome:
parole approved