The Shawshank Redemption | From What Went Wrong

The Shawshank Redemption | From What Went Wrong

Author: Pushkin Industries April 21, 2026 Duration: 1:29:30
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We've just begun our series around mistakes and last week, you heard Michael Lynton, former head of Sony Pictures Entertainment, share how he found himself at the center of one of the most devastating corporate hacks in history. This week, we're sharing a preview of another podcast that looks at notorious Hollywood mistakes and the difficulties of movie-making, What Went Wrong. The Shawshank Redemption is the highest rated movie on IMDb. It’s held that position for nearly as long as the site has existed, yet its history is far more troubled than most people know. Hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer explore the journey the movie took from big screen disappointment to near universally beloved American classic. Find more episodes of What Went Wrong wherever you get your podcasts.

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Duration: 32:25
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Duration: 43:44
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Duration: 46:10
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Duration: 23:10
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