Cry Freedom (1987)

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" Donald Woods is chief editor of the liberal newspaper "Daily Dispatch" in South Africa. He has written several editorials critical of the views of Steve Biko. But after having met him for the first time, he changes his opinion. They meet several times, and this means that Woods and his family get attention from the Security Police. When Steve Biko dies in Police custody, he writes a book about Biko. The only way to get it published is for Woods to illegally escape the country. Based on t"

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"Steve Biko"

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" Directed by: Richard Attenborough Produced by: John Briley, Richard Attenborough, and Terence A. Clegg Written by: John Briley Based on the books, "Asking For Trouble" and "Biko", by: Donald Woods Cinematography: Ronnie Taylor Edited by: Lesley Walker Music by: George Fenton and Jonas Gwangwa Distributed by: Universal Pictures"

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“A motion picture about South Africa's racial and political unrest during the tyrannical apartheid years, 1987's Cry Freedom is a stirring epic drama w”

An epic historical drama worth seeing

“A motion picture about South Africa's racial and political unrest during the tyrannical apartheid years, 1987's Cry Freedom is a stirring epic drama with an important story to tell, even if minor historical liberties are taken. Based on the books "Biko" and "Asking for Trouble" by journalist Donald Woods, Cry Freedom is to date the only movie which explores the life and legacy of Bantu Stephen Biko, an important political figure in South Africa's fight to end apartheid. The movie was directed by the late Richard Attenborough, who is no stranger to films of such scope or historical importance, having previously cut his teeth helming the likes of A Bridge Too Far and Gandhi. Even though Cry Freedom clocks in at an intimidating 157 minutes, Attenborough's confident sense of pacing staves off ” read more

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" First Viewing Viewing Date: November 10th Via: Blu-ray Plot: South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country, after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the black activist Steve Biko. Rating: 7.8/10 You can read my review here"

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"Steve Biko"

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"Running time: 157 mins"