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Cry Freedom [DVD] [1987]

DVD ~ Josette Simon
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Josette Simon, Wabei Siyolwe, John Matshikiza, Juanita Waterman, Evelyn Sithole
  • Directors: Richard Attenborough
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Dec 2001
  • Run Time: 151 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005UWQK
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,871 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Sir Richard Attenborough (Gandhi) directs this semi-successful drama about the relationship between South African black activist Steven Biko and a sympathetic newspaper editor (Kevin Kline). Attenborough's typical sweep of the life and times of Biko is particularly rewarding in the first half of the film, but once the leader comes to his untimely end at the hands of white police, the story shifts entirely to Kline's character and the latter's efforts to escape the country with his family. That change is a tactical error in the script that robs the film of its initial power and makes the arguably unfortunate choice of emphasizing the destiny of a white character when Biko himself deserved an entire feature for his story and causes. --Tom Keogh

Special Features

4:3
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Trailer
Danish\Dutch\Finnish\German\Norwegian\Swedish
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and instense, 31 Oct 2005
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I have never provided reviews for films or CDs or any other service. However for this film, I will make an exception because it's deserving of it. In short, this film made me cry each of the two times I have watched it. This isn't meant to be especially unique even for a guy, but I questioned and in fact feared whether the film would have the same impact on me the second time I watched it and amazingly it did. Thing is, the film simply reaches a climax at the very end that will be very hard for anyone not to be touched by. It's a great story about 1 man's bravery and fight for justice. Clearly we know of another more prominent figure in South Africa who showed all these qualities including great leadership, but Biko had these too. Fantastic performance by Kevin Klein and Denzel Washington. I wish there had been more about the life of Stephen Biko.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A very powerful film, 29 Mar 2001
By siege_b@hotmail.com (Queensland, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cry Freedom [VHS] [1987] (VHS Tape)
This is a very powerful film, based on a very powerful book, that will leave you asking the tough questions about governments and racial relationships. Kevin Kline plays Donald Woods, the editor who indergoes a change of opinion and a change of character (from someone who thinks they believe in what's right, to someone who's willing to act on what he knows is right) and Denzel Washington never looks less than dignified as the great activist Steve Biko. The death of Biko, and Woods' escape from South Africa are just two of the images that will stay with you long after watching the movie, and the acting is so superb it is easy to forget that these are two American actors with affected accents. See it. It will do you good.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars First class, 20 Jun 2005
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This is an excellent and important film about fighting the despicable prejudice of the apartheid regime in South Africa. At the time it was made there was a little bit of criticism that Attenborough had chosen to focus on the white character, Donald Woods, rather than the black character Steve Biko. This was missplaced. His film is about the need for liberal-minded people to ask themselves whether they are doing enough to combat tyranny. It traces the personal journey of Woods from the position of priviliged liberal to a more advanced and outspoken oppositon to the South African government. Besides, it would be untrue to claim that the black characters are not fully developed here. We get a clear sense of where Biko is coming from and why his struggle was so important. Obviously the film is a militant film, but what's wrong with that, when what you're militating against is something so blatantly unjust as apartheid? The film is well-made, well-written and a moving experience. You also get a glimpse of the physical beauty of that part of the world, even though the film was actually shot in Zimbabwe.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Risk all to tell all.
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Published 6 months ago by Richard E. Iley

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I bought this film to show my 18yr old daughter who was about to leave for her Gap year in South Africa. Read more
Published 6 months ago by H. Boardman

4.0 out of 5 stars We have to read that film with care and caution
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5.0 out of 5 stars Biko's spirit still lives in us ...and in all those who fight for freedom and emancipation.
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Published on 13 Oct 2007 by Bougga

4.0 out of 5 stars Nkosi sikelela thina lusapho lwayo
We had to watch this in our RS class at school last year. Me and my friend were so moved and heartbroken I don't think we stopped crying for 3 days. Read more
Published on 20 May 2007 by Lane

4.0 out of 5 stars Voice for the voiceless
The is timeless. Twenty years have past and I've just viewed the movie again with my English class. The movie, Cry Freedom, still has a powerful impact on the hearts and minds of... Read more
Published on 17 April 2007 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
It's no joke. From the first time I saw this film in a Religious Education lesson at school to now when I watch it at home alone, the story has changed my life. Read more
Published on 10 July 2006 by cazza861

5.0 out of 5 stars Mayibuye!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate
A brilliant cast, a very moving film superbly directed, and an indictment of apartheid and racial hatred.

Highly recommended.

Published on 7 July 2002 by Mr. F. L. Dunkin Wedd

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