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Frank's Redemption: Caring for Louis in Prison

1/26/2026

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Story summary
  • Frank & Louis, directed by Petra Volpe, follows Frank Baker, a younger inmate, who joins the Yellow Coats program to care for Louis Nelson, a man with dementia.
  • Louis Nelson struggles with fading memory and aggressive behavior in a U.S. prison.
  • Frank learns to connect with Louis and confronts his past and punishment.
  • The film raises questions about guilt and memory and premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.