The film Cry Freedom features political corruption, political exclusion, political violence as well as political repression through the legal racial separation know as apartheid in South Africa. The film shows the viewer the hardships and prejudices the black community faces in comparison to the white community.
Steve Biko played by Denzel Washington is a black man trying to fight and end apartheid and “kill the idea that one kind of man is superior to another kind of man.” Biko grows a friendship with reporter Donald Woods played by Kevin Klein. The National Party in charge put apartheid in place; they weren’t fans of Steve Biko and saw him as an enemy of the State. Steve Biko was arrested by the police and placed in jail on August 18,
Steve Biko played by Denzel Washington is a black man trying to fight and end apartheid and “kill the idea that one kind of man is superior to another kind of man.” Biko grows a friendship with reporter Donald Woods played by Kevin Klein. The National Party in charge put apartheid in place; they weren’t fans of Steve Biko and saw him as an enemy of the State. Steve Biko was arrested by the police and placed in jail on August 18,