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Cry Freedom

The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.

★ 7.0 (220 votes) | 1987 | 2h 37m
Drama
Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date November 6, 1987
  • Budget $29,000,000
  • Revenue $25,900,000
  • Production Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions

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Cry Freedom | Steve Biko's Funeral
Cry Freedom | Steve Biko's Funeral
Cry Freedom | "Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"
Cry Freedom | "Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"
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