A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.
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Nominations
3 Oscar · 4 Golden Globe
Nominated
1988
Actor in a Supporting Role
Denzel Washington
Music (Original Score)
George Fenton, Jonas Gwangwa
Music (Original Song)
Cry Freedom in "Cry Freedom" Music and Lyric by George Fenton and Jonas Gwangwa
1988
Best Director - Motion Picture
Richard Attenborough
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Cry Freedom
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
George Fenton
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Denzel Washington
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