Review of Cry Freedom (1987) by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 06 Dec 2003
As a movie, Cry Freedom is little more than an uninspired remake of Attenborough's earlier success. Once again, against a background of exquisitely lit, lushly produced human suffering, a charismatic political figure is changed into a divine hero.
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This review of Cry Freedom (1987) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 06 Dec 2003.
Cry Freedom has generally received positive reviews.
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