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Cry Freedom is a 1987 epic apartheid drama film directed and produced by Richard Attenborough, set in late-1970s apartheid -era South Africa. The screenplay was written by John Briley based on a pair of books by journalist Donald Woods.
Nov 6, 1987 · Cry Freedom: Directed by Richard Attenborough. With Josette Simon, Wabei Siyolwe, John Matshikiza, Juanita Waterman. South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the Black anti-Apartheid activist Steve Biko.
Set in apartheid-torn South Africa. Donald Woods is the editor of the East London Daily Express and Steve Biko is a young black leader struggling to improve life in the townships. The two form an...
Based on a true story, the film follows the friendship and activism of black leader Stephen Biko (Denzel Washington) and white journalist Donald Woods (Kevin Kline) in South Africa. See the trailer, cast, reviews and where to buy or stream the movie online.
The tension and terror that is present-day South Africa is powerfully portrayed in director Richard Attenborough's sweeping story of black activist Stephen Biko (Denzel Washington) and a liberal ...
A movie about a white editor's friendship with a black leader in apartheid South Africa, and his escape from the country. Roger Ebert criticizes the movie for focusing too much on the editor's story and not enough on the leader's life and struggle.
A movie about the friendship between a white journalist and a black activist in apartheid South Africa. Based on a true story, it shows the courage and the cost of fighting for freedom and justice.
