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Cry Freedom

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

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.

19872h 37mPGDrama

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About Cry Freedom

Directors
Richard Attenborough
Cast
Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza, Zakes Mokae
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Status
Released

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