A World Apart

A World Apart (1988)

  • 88% of critics liked it
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Cinematographer Chris Menges' first directorial effort, A World Apart was inspired by the lives of South African journalist Ruth First and her daughter Shawn Slovo (who wrote the film's screenplay). Barbara Hershey plays the fictional counterpart to Ms. First, Diana Roth, with Jodhi May as… More

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PG,
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Drama
In Theaters
Jun 17, 1988 Wide
On DVD
Aug 23, 2005
Media Home Entertainment

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  • Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online

    ... there is a strong social consciousness and political content, but [Chris] Menges also brings a subdued dramatic atmosphere and rich visual sensibility to the film...

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    A piercing examination of a family whose ruling passion is social justice.

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