Cry Freedom
“The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.”
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Kevin Kline·Donald Woods
Denzel Washington·Steve Biko
Penelope Wilton·Wendy Woods
Kate Hardie·Jane Woods
John Matshikiza·Mapetla
Zakes Mokae·Father Kani
John Thaw·Kruger
Kevin McNally·Ken
John Hargreaves·Bruce
Juanita Waterman·Ntsiki Biko