Cry Freedom

1987 • 2h 37m • Drama

73%Rotten Tomatoes

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.

Director

Richard Attenborough

Writers

John Briley

Status

Released