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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.
- (14K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Richard Attenborough
- 1987-11-06
"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. 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. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
- 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. The two form an...
- (27)
- Richard Attenborough
- PG
- Kevin Kline
Jun 6, 2020 · Denzel Washington plays 1970s black activist Steve Biko in the Apartheid-era drama Cry Freedom—but his profound words carry just as much resonance today. Buy/Rent Cry Freedom! Amazon: https...
- 5 min
- 2.3M
- Universal Pictures
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