Drama,History
United Kingdom
Cry Freedom is a powerful and emotional film that tells the true story of two men who come from very different backgrounds but share a common goal: to fight against the injustices of apartheid in South Africa. Donald Woods (played by Kevin Kline) is a respected white journalist who is already beginning to question the system he has always accepted when he meets Stephen Biko (Denzel Washington), a charismatic black activist who is determined to change things from within.
As Donald begins to report on Biko's peaceful protests and speeches, he becomes more and more drawn into Biko's world and soon realizes that the "emergency laws" that the government has put in place to protect white people are actually being used to oppress black people. When Biko is arrested and killed in police custody, Donald is devastated and knows that he must do everything in his power to expose the truth to the world.
Despite the danger, Donald and his family flee South Africa and go into exile, where he writes a book about Biko's life and death. The film ends with the moving and powerful image of thousands of black South Africans marching in protest, just as Biko had always inspired them to do.
Cry Freedom is a poignant and inspiring film about the power of friendship, the importance of standing up for what you believe in, and the struggle against injustice. It is a tribute to the brave men and women who fought against apartheid, and a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to ensure that everyone is treated equally and with dignity.
