6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama • 1987 • 157 min • Older Kids (7+)
Cry Freedom (1987)
Cry Freedom (1987)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Denzel Washington • Kevin Kline • Josette Simon
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Denzel Washington • Kevin Kline • Josette Simon
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High
The film's central thesis is an explicit condemnation of the systemic racism and state oppression of apartheid, championing anti-racist activism and human rights, which aligns directly with progressive ideology.
Diversity: High
Confidence: High
The movie features a diverse cast that accurately reflects the historical figures and context of apartheid South Africa. Its narrative strongly and explicitly critiques the traditional power structures and racial injustices of the apartheid regime, portraying the white ruling class negatively as the architects of an oppressive system.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Christian individuals and communities as central to the anti-apartheid struggle, providing moral guidance and support for justice and human dignity. The narrative aligns with the virtues of the faith by condemning the oppression and celebrating those who fight for freedom.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
Cry Freedom is a historical drama depicting the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. The film's narrative focuses exclusively on racial injustice and political activism, and it does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Cry Freedom is a historical drama focusing on the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it touch upon issues related to transsexual identity. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate within the narrative.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Cry Freedom is a historical drama based on real figures like Steve Biko and Donald Woods. All major characters are portrayed by actors matching their documented historical gender, with no instances of a gender swap.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Cry Freedom is a biographical film depicting real historical figures from the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. The main characters, including Steve Biko and Donald Woods, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical figures they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.3
5.9
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