It started as a controversial novel, and then it became an equally risky film. How did this fare in the Hays Code era? How about nowadays?

Sister Helen Prejean's counsels with death-row inmates shone brightly in life. In film,Tim Robbins brought it to life with stunning results.

Penned by Peter Shaffer, does his interpretation of one of the greatest composers of all time honor him, creative liberties notwithstanding?