Denzel Washington plays 1970s black activist Steve Biko in the Apartheid-era drama Cry Freedom—but his profound words carry just as much resonance today.
Synopsis:
The tension and terror that is present-day South Africa is powerfully portrayed in director Richard Attenborough’s sweeping story of black activist Stephen Biko (Denzel Washington) and a liberal white newspaper editor who risks his own life to bring Biko’s message to the world. After learning of apartheid’s true horrors through Biko’s eyes, editor Donald Woods (Kevin Kline) discovers that his friend has been silenced by the police. Determined not to let Biko’s message go unheard, Woods undertakes a perilous quest to escape South Africa and bring Biko’s remarkable tale of courage to the world. The riveting, true story offers a stirring account of man at his most evil and most heroic.
Except that South Africa is fkd now by a black government. Reverse racism, corruption and theft of resources. NOTHING has been bettered by a black government
I haven't seen this or any clips on it before. I gotta say, I always knew Denzel was a phenomenal actor in so many movies, but there has always seemed to be some element of "playing himself" to at least some degree in every role – it's almost unavoidable when you're a charismatic megastar. I don't know, maybe it's just the accent, but in this one he's managing to be his gripping self but without any connection to his usual archetype. Respect heightened even higher!
copyright infringement warning: this has been straight-up lifted from James Baldwin's debates…. this is NOT originated from Denzel Washington or his funky Entourage of ghost writers from Hollywood…KNOW YOUR HISTORY PEOPLE GET THE HELL OFF NETFLIX FOR YOUR EDUCATION AND READ SOME DAMN BOOKS
Now indegenous/original women, please stop wearing them labels " Love Pink" u are worshipping their pink pale color.. Yakub really messed up his clones on planet Cern aka Nirn..
I'm assuming it comes from the Bible, "washed white as snow." And all people can be white, in that sense, if they are faithful and repentant unto God Almighty.
In my top ten favorite Denzel Washington's performances and movies that doesn't get nearly enough attention it deserves. He deserved an Oscar for his performance in this role. Even this early in his acting career he was giving us phenomenal performances.
This speech aged like milk. Today black supremacy reigns supreme in South Afrikkka.
Title please
The comeback was hilarious
Except that South Africa is fkd now by a black government. Reverse racism, corruption and theft of resources. NOTHING has been bettered by a black government
Denzel is a Legend
You people are more pink than white. The game is over.
The last burn sums it all up perfectly!
I haven't seen this or any clips on it before. I gotta say, I always knew Denzel was a phenomenal actor in so many movies, but there has always seemed to be some element of "playing himself" to at least some degree in every role – it's almost unavoidable when you're a charismatic megastar. I don't know, maybe it's just the accent, but in this one he's managing to be his gripping self but without any connection to his usual archetype. Respect heightened even higher!
To me this performance in Cry Freedom is Denzel’s finest!!!
Blacks come with the planet. Whites come from another planet. Ancient Africans use to know this.
NATURAL DISASTERS AMERICA TORNADOS INDIA EARTH QUAKES THAILAND TSUNAMIS SOUTH AFRICA THE ANC
because already forgiven.)
Brilliant performance
copyright infringement warning:
this has been straight-up lifted from James Baldwin's debates…. this is NOT originated from Denzel Washington or his funky Entourage of ghost writers from Hollywood…KNOW YOUR HISTORY PEOPLE GET THE HELL OFF NETFLIX FOR YOUR EDUCATION AND READ SOME DAMN BOOKS
I remember watching this on TV and this is the only scene I remember because of the brown and pink quotes.
Now indegenous/original women, please stop wearing them labels " Love Pink" u are worshipping their pink pale color.. Yakub really messed up his clones on planet Cern aka Nirn..
Brilliant.
I'm assuming it comes from the Bible, "washed white as snow." And all people can be white, in that sense, if they are faithful and repentant unto God Almighty.
In my top ten favorite Denzel Washington's performances and movies that doesn't get nearly enough attention it deserves. He deserved an Oscar for his performance in this role. Even this early in his acting career he was giving us phenomenal performances.
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