Starring Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winner, Jamie Foxx, Redemption is the true story of Stanley 'Tookie' Williams, recently executed by the State of California and co-founder and leader of the notorious Los Angeles gang, the Cribs.

Foxx portrays Williams as a man in search for atonement. Once the most feared man on the streets of LA, Williams' reign of terror is finally brought to an end when he is convicted of four counts of murder and placed on death row at the infamous San Quentin prison. Even behind bars, he continues his legacy of violence until, during an extended stay in solitary confinement, he reflects upon his life of crime.

Regretting his past actions, Williams determines to stop the violence he helped create and, with the help of a sympathetic journalist, Barbara Becnel, the former killer and gangbanger embarks on a crusade to bring to an end the bloodshed of gang warfare.

An inspiring story of one man's search for atonement, Redemption features a revelatory performance by Jamie Foxx. The film also features strong performances from Lynn Whitfield (Head of State, Stepmom) as Barbara Becnel and CCH Pounder (End of Days, The Shield, E.R.) as Winnie Mandela.

During his 24 years in jail, Williams denounced gang violence and won praise for his anti-gang books, earning Nobel Peace Prize nominations for his teachings. Stanley 'Tookie' Williams was executed for his crimes on Tuesday 13th December. Jamie Foxx was one of many celebrities, including rap star Snoop Dogg - himself a former Crips gang member - Bishop Desmond Tutu and the Reverend Jesse Jackson who backed the recent campaign for clemency.

On the eve of his execution, the final word on Williams' fate came from California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who said -
"Without an apology and atonement for these senseless and brutal killings there can be no redemption."

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