Where was Cry Freedom filmed?
1988 film, directed by Richard Attenborough.
- Kenya
The story is set in South Africa, about 2,213 miles (3,561 km) from where it was filmed.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- South Africa
- Filmed in
- Kenya
- Distance
- About 2,213 miles (3,561 km) between South Africa and the nearest filming location.
About Cry Freedom
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- Released
- 1988
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Cast
- Kevin KlinePenelope WiltonKevin McNallyJohn ThawIan RichardsonNick TateZakes MokaeTimothy WestJohn Hargreaves
- Genre
- BiographicalDrama
- Awards
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
The story
Biko has been officially banned by the National Party-led government and is not permitted to leave his defined 'banning area' at King William's Town.
Woods begins to agree with Biko's desire for a South Africa where blacks have the same opportunities and freedoms as those enjoyed by the white population.
Following this, he is brought to court in order to explain his message directed toward the South African Government, which is white minority-controlled.
Famous lines from Cry Freedom
Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.
Isn't that a demand for violence?State Prosecutor
That's right, we demand confrontation.Steve Biko
Do you know anyone we can trust, who has a car?Donald Woods
But your own words demand for direct confrontation!State Prosecutor
I trust me! And I have a car! The Boers will shit themselves!Tenjy
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