Denzel Washington, Kevin Kline, John Thaw
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). At...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 23, 1999
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June 11, 2007The film is a Hollywoodised version of Stephen Biko's life, but it was an important story to be told, in a version that needed to reach a wide audience. It retains some humour which gives it eminent watchability.
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March 22, 2007Typically worthy and well-made biopic of Steven Biko and his death at the hands of the racist south african regime from Richard Attenborough. The first half of the film featuring the man himself played by Denzel in one of his best roles works better, as we get to know the man and...( read more)
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October 9, 2009An intelligent and powerful film about the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. However, after Biko's death, the film errs from the politics and becomes more of an action film, which doesn't seem to fit with the first half. An excellent film nonetheless.
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August 2, 2009Excelente filme sobre Steve Biko e sua trajetória na África do Sul durante o apartheid. Atuações magníficas de Kevin Kline e Denzel Washington.
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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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