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

Cry Freedom (1987)

November 6, 19872h 37mEN
7.0

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Overview

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$29.0M

Revenue

$25.9M

Production Companies

Universal PicturesMarble Arch Productions

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