Synopsis
Sister Helen Prejean forms an unlikely connection with death row inmate Matthew Poncelet, convicted of a brutal murder. As she counsels him and advocates for compassion, Helen confronts the grief of the victims' families, the morality of capital punishment, and her own beliefs about forgiveness and redemption.
Highlights
Susan Sarandon won the Academy Award for Best Actress
Sean Penn delivers one of his most intense performances
Adapted from Helen Prejean’s acclaimed memoir
Directed with sensitivity and depth by Tim Robbins
Powerful exploration of moral dilemmas surrounding the death penalty
Oscar‑nominated score by Bruce Springsteen
