Cry Freedom
The unforgettable friendship of two unforgettable men. The tension and terror that is present-day South Africa is powerfully portrayed in director Richard Attenborough's sweeping story of black activist Stephen Biko (Denzel Washington, Malcolm X), head of the “Black Consciousness” movement who died in prison, and a liberal white newspaper editor who risks his own life to bring Biko's message to the world.
After learning of apartheid's true horrors through Biko's eyes, editor Donald Woods (Kevin Kline, Wild, Wild West) discovers that his friend has been silenced by the police. Determined not to let Biko's message go unheard, Woods undertakes a perilous quest to escape South Africa and bring Biko's tale of courage to the world. This riveting, true story offers a stirring account of man at his most evil and most heroic.
Critic Reviews:
- " Attenborough maintains firm control of the narrative, and Cry Freedom is a triumph of dedication. " – Bob Thomas
- " An implacable work of authority and compassion, Cry Freedom is political cinema at its best. " – Mark Salisbury
- " Biko was unflappable, logical and witty in life, and Washington conveys that solidity onscreen. " – Rita Kempley