This is the retelling of the life of South African anti-apartheid activist Stephen Biko as seen through the eyes of his friend, liberal white newspaper editor Donald Woods. Academy... more
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Cry Freedom [1987]
Sir Richard Attenborough (Gandhi) directs this semi-successful drama about the
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relationship between South African black activist Steven Biko and a sympathetic newspaper editor (Kevin Kline). Attenborough's typical sweep of the life and times of Biko is...
Cry Freedom [1987]
Sir Richard Attenborough (Gandhi) directs this semi-successful drama about the
... more
relationship between South African black activist Steven Biko and a sympathetic newspaper editor (Kevin Kline). Attenborough's typical sweep of the life and times of Biko is...
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Actor(s): Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kevin McNally
Director(s): Richard Attenborough
Genre: Drama
Classification: Parental Guidance
Production Year: 1987
Running Time: 2 hours 31 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: A dramatic re-telling of the life of South African anti-apartheid activist Stephen Biko, as seen through the eyes of his friend, liberal white newspaper editor, Donald Woods. A devastating indictment of racial oppression in South Africa.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 24/12/2001
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 903 604 9
Barcode: 3259190360495
Languages
Main Language: English
Subtitle Language: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Hearing Impaired Language: English
DVD Description
This is the retelling of the life of South African anti-apartheid activist Stephen Biko as seen through the eyes of his friend, liberal white newspaper editor Donald Woods. Academy Award Nominations: 3, including Best Supporting Actor--Denzel Washington.
Technical information
Special Features: Trailer
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English
Professional reviews
Review: "...Impressive....Particularly effective is the integration of cinematography on stunning locations in Zimbabwe and the powerful soundtrack of indigenous music..." (Variety, 04/11/1987)
Advantages: Different way of creating a film without usage of animation or actual people. Had a ot of British people dong the voice's for the films and is perfect of everyone to watch! Disadvantages: There are no disadvantages that I can think of
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Advantages: Strong performance by Swank, watchable enough Disadvantages: Forgettable, with a supporting cast that feels out of place
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TITLE: Freedom Writers
RATING: ***½
CAST: Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April L. Hernandez, Mario, Kristin Herrara, Jacklyn Ngan, Sergio Montalvo, Jason Finn, Deance Wyatt, Vanetta Smith, Hunter Parrish, Robert Wisdom.
DIRECTOR: Richard LaGravenese
SCREENWRITER: Richard LaGravenese
STUDIO: Paramount Pictures / MTV Films / Jersey Films
RUNNING TIME: 123 min.
RATED: PG-13 (US) & 12A (UK); for violance, profanity, and thematic elements.
DVD AVAILABILITY: Not Available on Region 2 DVD yet as of this writing
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INTRODUCTION
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I’m sure that many of you (if not all of you), have seen a film...
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