Institutionalism

Red introduces the idea of institutionalism in the film. How does he explain it?

Brookes is the major example of an institutionalised person in the film. What do we learn about prison life and parole from Brooke’s story?

As an audience we sympathise with Brookes and Red in their institutionalised state. How does the film ensure we are on their side?

How does the theme of institutionalism relate to the themes of freedom, hope and redemption?