Cry Freedom
Donald Woods is chief editor of the liberal newspaper Daily Dispatch in South Africa. He has written several editorials critical of the views of Steve Biko. 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 himself to illegally escape the country.
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Biography, Drama, History
1987
157 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : Cry Freedom
- Duration : 157 min
- Languages : English
- Writers : John Briley (screenplay), Donald Woods (books)
- Directors : Richard Attenborough min
- Imdb : 7.5 (9276 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.8 (9386 votes)
- Actors : Josette Simon, Wabei Siyolwe, John Matshikiza, Juanita Waterman
Movie Storyline
Donald Woods is chief editor of the liberal newspaper Daily Dispatch in South Africa. He has written several editorials critical of the views of Steve Biko. 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 himself to illegally escape the country.