Critic Reviews
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Variety Staff, Variety
Washington does a remarkable job of transforming himself into the articulte and mesmerizing black nationalist leader, whose refusal to keep silent led to his death in police custody and a subsequent coverup.
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Janet Maslin, New York Times
These are fine methods for delivering a civics lesson, which to some extent is what the Attenborough approach is all about. But for a film that aspires to entertain as well as educate, they are less helpful.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Cry Freedom is a sincere and valuable movie, and despite my fundamental reservations about it, I think it probably should be seen.
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Desson Thomson, Washington Post
In a country busier than Chile with oppression, violence and subjugation, the story of Woods' slow awakening is certainly not the most exciting, or revealing.
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Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Biko was unflappable, logical and witty in life, and Washington conveys that solidity onscreen.
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Cast
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Kevin Klineas Donald Woods -
Penelope Wiltonas Wendy Woods -
Denzel Washingtonas Stephen Biko
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Kevin McNallyas Ken -
Timothy Westas Capt. de Wet -
Juanita Watermanas Juanita/Ntsiki Biko
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