Cry Freedom

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.

Role	Credit
Director:	Richard Attenborough
Writer:	John Briley
Cast:	Kevin Kline , Denzel Washington

Golden Globe Awards

1988 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Cry Freedom
- Denzel Washington
1988 Nominee

Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Cry Freedom
1988 Nominee

Best Original Score - Motion Picture
- Cry Freedom
- George Fenton
1988 Nominee

Best Director - Motion Picture
- Cry Freedom
- Richard Attenborough

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