Cry freedom
(DVD or VCD)
Contributors
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Home Video, ©1999.
Edition
Widescreen.
ISBN
0783230532, 9780783230535
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (159 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington - Audiovisual | DVD FEATURE CRY | On Shelf |
| Concord - Audiovisual | DVD Cry | On Shelf |
| Lasell University - Audiovisual | AV FICTION C | On Shelf |
| Lexington - Audiovisual | DVD CRY | On Shelf |
| Medfield - Audiovisual | DVD DRAMA Cry | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Home Video, ©1999.
Format
DVD or VCD
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
ISBN
0783230532, 9780783230535
UPC
025192051623
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.
Language
English or French soundtracks with optional Spanish subtitles or English subtitles for the hearing-impaired.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Anti-apartheid activists -- South Africa -- Drama.
Biko, Steve, -- 1946-1977 -- Drama.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
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.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Journalists -- South Africa -- Drama.
Social problem films.
South Africa -- Race relations -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Woods, Donald, -- 1933- -- Drama.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Briley, J., Kline, K., Wilton, P., Washington, D., Attenborough, R., 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.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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