Cry Freedom (1987)

1987 · 157 min · Drama

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 who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

Directed by Richard Attenborough. Starring Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie and John Matshikiza.

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