The Dark Side of the Pen Tim Blake Nelson's "The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd" is a stark portrayal of human connection behind bars.
On its surface, it's a story about an incarcerated violent offender, Wilson Shedd (Scoot McNairy), and his teacher turned love interest, Karen (Amanda Seyfried).
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a searing exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. The film subverts expectations by presenting prisoners as complex individuals with families and dreams.