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6 November 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the worldPlot:
South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend the black activist Steve Biko. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations moreUser Comments:
***1/2 out of ***** moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Josette Simon | ... | Dr. Ramphele | |
| Wabei Siyolwe | ... | Tenjy | |
| John Matshikiza | ... | Mapetla | |
| Juanita Waterman | ... | Ntsiki Biko | |
| Evelyn Sithole | ... | Nurse at clinic | |
| Xoliswa Sithole | ... | Nurse at clinic | |
| James Coine | ... | Young boy | |
| Kevin Kline | ... | Donald Woods | |
| Kevin McNally | ... | Ken | |
| Albert Ndinda | ... | Alec | |
| Andrew Whaley | ... | Sub-Editor | |
| Shelley Borkum | ... | Woods' receptionist | |
| Denzel Washington | ... | Steve Biko | |
| Penelope Wilton | ... | Wendy Woods | |
| Kate Hardie | ... | Jane Woods |
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157 min | Canada:147 min (Ontario)Country:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Australia:PG | Iceland:12 | Canada:PG (Ontario) (TV rating) | USA:PG (certificate #28716) | South Africa:PG (re-rating) | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | South Africa:(Seized) (29 July 1988) | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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Revealing mistakes: When the Woods family are on the beach planning their getaway (supposedly the beach close to East London, South Africa) the "sea" has vegetation growing out of it (trees, branches etc.). No filming could take place in South Africa at the time, so this scene was filmed at Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. moreQuotes:
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.
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An overlong, but compelling retelling of the friendship between civil rights leader Steve Biko and Donald Woods. The first half of the film is the strongest where we see the bond formed between the two men, and how they help each other out, but the second half isn't as strong, due to the elimination of the Biko character. Still, its a compelling film with great performances by Kline and Washington, in the film that put the latter on the map. Washington was also was nominated for best supporting actor for the first time. Overall, a well made film that could have been trimmed down a bit. 7/10.____________________________________