Plot — What is Cry Freedom about?
Balogun's most political film is a confrontation with the African wars of liberation. Based on Carcase for Hounds, Meja Mwangi's novel about the Mau-Mau uprising, it is set in an unnamed country and thus offers the vision of a pan-African struggle for freedom and against colonial oppression. The central figures in the straightforwardly and powerfully told story are the guerrilla leader Haraka and his adversary, the English colonial official Kingsley. In the end, the film becomes a homage to the freedom fighters from all over Africa: the final images show Patrice Lumumba, Steve Biko, Nelson Mandela and Amílcar Cabral, among others.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1981 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 70 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 2 votes) |
Cry Freedom — FAQ
Is Cry Freedom worth watching? Cry Freedom holds a 8.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. Balogun's most political film is a confrontation with the African wars of liberation. Based on Carcase for Hounds, Meja Mwangi's novel about the Mau-Mau uprising, it is set in an unnamed country and thus offers the visio
Who directed Cry Freedom? Directed by Ola Balogun.
Who is in the cast of Cry Freedom? It stars Albert Hall, Prunella Gee, Jorge Coutinho, Roberto Pirillo, David Buck.
Where can I stream Cry Freedom? Streaming availability for Cry Freedom is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Cry Freedom release? It released in 1981.
