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Cry Freedom (1987)

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

  • PG
  • 157 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 7.4/10 (14451 votes)

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Plot

Donald Woods (Kevin Kline) is chief editor of the liberal newspaper "Daily Dispatch" in South Africa. He has written several editorials critical of the views of Steve Biko (Denzel Washington). 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.

Where to watch Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom is a drama movie featuring Kevin Kline and directed by Richard Attenborough.

Cry Freedom is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Starz Apple TV Channel.

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