Cry freedom
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Home Video, ©1999.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 C9577 | On Shelf |
| East - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 C9577 | On Shelf |
| Edmondson Pike - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 C9577 | On Shelf |
| Green Hills - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 C9577 | On Shelf |
| Main Library - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 C9577 | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Anti-apartheid activists -- South Africa -- Drama.
Biko, Steve, -- 1946-1977 -- Drama.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Foreign films.
Journalists -- South Africa -- Drama.
Social problem films.
South Africa -- Race relations -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Woods, Donald, -- 1933- -- Drama.
Biko, Steve, -- 1946-1977 -- Drama.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Foreign films.
Journalists -- South Africa -- Drama.
Social problem films.
South Africa -- Race relations -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Woods, Donald, -- 1933- -- Drama.
More Details
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Home Video, ©1999.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (159 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
021592051623, 025192051623, 00025192051623
Notes
General Note
Based on the books: Biko & Asking for trouble / by Donald Woods.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987.
General Note
Special features: production notes (6 p.); cast & filmmaker bios (Kline, Wilton, Washington, Attenborough); film highlights; theatrical trailer (3 min.).
General Note
"With the exception of two characters whose identity has been concealed to ensure their safety, all the people depicted in this film are real and all the events are true"--Opening credits
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Ronnie Taylor ; editor, Lesley Walker ; music, George Fenton, Jonas Gwangwa.
Participants/Performers
Kevin Kline, Penelope Wilton, Denzel Washington, John Hargreaves, Kevin McNally, Alec McCowen, Zakes Mokae.
Description
The true story of the friendship between black activist Stephen Biko and white newspaper editor Donald Woods, who was instrumental in bringing Biko's anti-apartheid message to the international community.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (aspect ratio: 2.35:1); Dolby digital surround.; dual-layer.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
"For home use only"--Disc label
Language
English or French soundtracks with optional Spanish subtitles or English subtitles for the hearing-impaired.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Briley, J., Attenborough, R., Kline, K., Wilton, P., Washington, D., Taylor, R., Walker, L., Fenton, G., Gwangwa, J., & Woods, D. (1999). Cry freedom (Widescreen.). Universal Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John. Briley et al.. 1999. Cry Freedom. Universal Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John. Briley et al.. Cry Freedom Universal Home Video, 1999.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Briley, John., et al. Cry Freedom Widescreen., Universal Home Video, 1999.
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