Routine `Freedom' // Film focuses on journalism, not South Africa

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: November 6, 1987| Author: | Copyright information

Cry Freedom (STAR) (STAR) 1/2 Donald Woods Kevin Kline Wendy Woods Penelope Wilton Steve Biko Denzel Washington Kruger John Thaw Evalina Sophie Mgcina Moses Joseph Marcell Universal presents a film produced and directed by Richard Attenborough. Screenplay by John Briley, based on the books Biko and Asking for Trouble, by Donald Woods. Photographed by Ronnie Taylor. Edited by Lesley Walker. Music by George Fenton and Jonas Gwangwa. Running time: 154 minutes. Classified PG. At local theaters.

"Cry Freedom" begins with the story of a friendship ...

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