The film is set in St. Thomas Housing Project and Angola Prison in New Orleans.
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The National Society of Film Critics placed Sean Penn second in the best actor category; he also won an Independent Spirit Award for best actor.
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Released theatrically in New York City December 29, 1995. The film grossed $37.5 million domestically.
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At the 46th Berlin International Film Festival, the film won the Silver Bear for best actor (Sean Penn); the Ecumenical Jury prize; the German Arthouse Cinemas prize; and the Berliner Morgenpost Readers' Jury prize.
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Susan Sarandon won Italy's David di Donatello Award for best actress in a foreign film.
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The soundtrack album includes music from and inspired by the film, by such artists as Steve Earle, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, and Suzanne Vega.
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"I'm just trying to follow the example of Jesus, who said every person is worth more than his worst act."--Sister Helen Prejean (Susan Sarandon)
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