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Reviews for Cry Freedom

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7.0 / 10 2h 37min

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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user228uoako5p's Movie review

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Review by user228uoako5p

fascinating insight to the plight of the blacks in South Africa

All Reaction moments

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Review by ShadowShark

An outstanding film that hasn't been acknowledged as a masterpiece

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Review by user410wipugvrm

A powerful film about political awakening

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Review by MoonlitMonkey

The timeless message of Cry Freedom

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Review by user645mmqsooj8

Thought provoking, gut wrenching and a humbling experience at 14 years of age

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Review by user945ftsv1otc

Gripping true story of apartheid South Africa

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Review by user821nrhio601

An ambitious, but a powerful, moving and compelling film

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Review by AuroraArcher

The Unlikely Friendship Between Two Men!

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Review by MysticMarsupial

There is a new light on racism.

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Review by user679kmqsn5kl

Possibly the best ever work for all involved

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Review by JungleJavelina

A true story that must affect all right thinking peoples' consciences

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Review by SonicSalamander

Excellent film handling a difficult topic

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Review by user414gdzabwkf

The greatest Attenborough since Ghandi

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Review by user88315azksj1

Cry Freedom: A Terrfic Example of Phenomenal Acting and an Inspirational Adaptation of an Incredible Tale

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Review by JungleJester

This Is Not a Movie About Stephen Biko

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Review by user921q13ibnuo

The best work I've seen for all involved

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Review by PolarPanda

Must-viewing just to begin to understand apartheid's legacy