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Plot:
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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MCT:August 3, 2008
Denzel is superb and Kline is not bad at all. It's a true story which makes it even worse to watch, because yes - it is painful at times. The pace is a bit too slow, but all in all it's a great movie.
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MCT:July 18, 2008the movie that shouldve gotten both Kevin Kline and Denzel Washington their first oscars....its the true story of one mans struggle and fight against the government of South Africa that is racist and cruel and wrong....a must see for every person in america...to wake up and see how cruel the world really is....just a brilliant brilliant movie....one to make you think!!
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MCT:November 22, 2007
Had to watch this for English a couple of years ago, but the story is moving and Denzel Washington as Steve Biko provides some great passion, in one of his breakthrough performances. It's a role he looked very well in doing, despite some of the violence Biko experienced.
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i think its a very gud movie.. lik nt on d view of apartheid, racing thing.. bu the film itself.. the actors.. i think it is brilliant!!!!!
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MCT:September 9, 2007
one of denzils best roles. heart wrenching film about one of historys most influencual figures and with out a doubt missed in today society. People like biko have changed the way the world thinks and done so much to rid the world of the bigots...
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MCT:September 5, 2007
Judge: Why do you people call yourselves black? You look more brown than black.
Steve Biko: Why do you call yourselves white? You look more pink than white. -
MCT:August 8, 2007
As others have said, it's a shame that the tale of Stephen Biko is told through the eyes of a white journalst. It seems to belittle the suffering of impoverished, persecuted blacks to focus on the suffering of a white middle-classed journalist.
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MCT:June 11, 2007
The 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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MCT:June 1, 2007I loved this film, but added to that I once met Donald Woods, the man who Kevin Kline plays in this film, and he said that the events and people were portrayed very realistically. Must see.
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MCT:May 15, 2007
best movie ever it shows some points and really makes you think i love this movie recomend it to anyone!
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MCT:April 26, 2007is anyone else annoyed by the typwriter effect in just about every scene of this movie? other than that not too shabby.
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MCT:March 22, 2007
Typically 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 his motives. It's harder to care about Kline's attempts to escape the country in the wake of Biko's death, but it's still fascinating stuff.
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MCT:March 20, 2007
Denzel was more of a supporting actor, if he played a more central role, this movie's foundation would have been sturdier and subsequently received more stars.
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MCT:February 13, 2007I tried watching this on the History Channell and it just dragged on and didn't end up finishing it.
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MCT:January 30, 2007
Denzel played this role. Played it. Essential movie about human rights in Africa & all the lifes lost. Very thought provoking.
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MCT:January 5, 2007
Thought-provoking and bold, this film is essential viewing for anyone with an interest in human rights.
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MCT:December 6, 2006
Extraordinary true-life story of friendship between black activist and white newspaper editor in South Africa who told against the backdrop of a turbulent but beautiful land rich in everything but common humanity.
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MCT:November 2, 2006
I liked this movie not so much because of its style, cinematography, etc., but for the story it tells. I did not know the story of Biko and the flight of this white editor. The movie was not only entertaining but also educational (although I'm sure some facts were stretched, as is commonplace in 'based-on-truth' movies).
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MCT:October 22, 2006
"A friend of Steve Biko, is a friend of ours." A powerful film...with Geoffrey frm Fresh Prince in it
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MCT:October 21, 2006
Incredibly powerfull and moving - tje only criticism I can make is the pace - but it of completly forgivable in this emotive heartwrenching drama.
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MCT:October 2, 2006
Important movie to see, in order to understand what Apartheid was. Splendid performance by Denzel Washington.
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MCT:October 1, 2006
This is the story about a cost of freedom, and it changed the mind of the world about what this world was doing to itself.
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