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Cry Freedom: The inside Story

on BBC One London

A chance to go behind the scenes of Sir Richard Attenborough's latest film
Cry Freedom. premiering this week in London. It tells the story of exiled South African newspaper editor Donald Woods and his friendship with Steve Biko, the black-consciousness leader, who died in police custody. Shot on location in Africa,this documentary illustrates all the contrasts of film-making with the help of interviews with Sir Richard and actors Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington and Penelope Wilton.
Produced and directed by Jo Wright
A MARBLE ARCH production

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Richard Attenborough
Editor:
Donald Woods
Unknown:
Penelope Wilton
Directed By:
Jo Wright

BBC One London

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