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Cry Freedom is a 1987 epic biographical 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.
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.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Richard Attenborough
- 1987-11-06
Cry Freedom. 157 minutes ‧ PG ‧ 1987. Roger Ebert. November 6, 1987. 4 min read. “Cry Freedom” begins with the story of a friendship between a white liberal South African editor and an idealistic young black leader who later dies at the hands of the South African police.
Cry Freedom streaming: where to watch online? Currently you are able to watch "Cry Freedom" streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel. It is also possible to buy "Cry Freedom" on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store as download or rent it on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store online.
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- Richard Attenborough
- PG
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BAFTA FILM AWARD® winner. The true story of a white South African journalist who befriends Black political activist Steven Biko - and must escape the country in order to tell the murdered Biko's story. 1,211. IMDb 7.4 2 h 37 min 1987 X-Ray PG. Drama • International • Harrowing • Inspiring.
- 157 min
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.
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- History, Drama, Biography
- PG
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A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa...
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