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    Cry Freedom

    Poster of the movie Cry Freedom
    1987     History-based drama    
    United Kingdom
    2h 37min

    The tension and terror that is present-day South Africa is powerfully portrayed in this sweeping story of black activist Stephen Biko (Denzel Washington) and a liberal white newspaper editor who risks his own life to bring Biko's message to the world. After learning of apartheid's true horrors through Biko's eyes, editor Donald Woods (Kevin Kline) discovers that his friend has been silenced by the police. Determined not to let Biko's message go unheard, Woods undertakes a perilous quest to escape South Africa and bring Biko's remarkable tale of courage to the world. The riveting, true story offers a stirring account of man at his most evil and most heroic.

    Directed byRichard Attenborough
    Written byJohn Briley, Donald Woods

    Awards

    Starring

    Josette Simon
    Wabei Siyolwe
    Kevin Kline
    Kevin McNally
    Denzel Washington
    Penelope Wilton
    Alec McCowen
    + MORE

    Video

    5:03

    Clip: Why do you call yourselves white

    3 years ago

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