Cry Freedom Trivia

1. The main character, Steve Biko founded which revolutionary movement?

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Answer: Black Consciousness

Umkhonto we Sizwe was an armed group founded by Nelson Mandela, SWAPO was fighting for independence in South West Africa (Namibia), Black Consciousness was created by Biko and formulated in his book 'I Write What I Like'.

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Answer: Hunger strike

The scene shows Kruger in his true light - after seeming honest and trustworthy earlier when visited by Donald Woods.

From Quiz Who Played Me in "Cry Freedom"?

Answer: Juanita Waterman

Waterman portrayed Ntsiki Biko, Steve's wife, in "Cry Freedom". When Donald Woods first went to go visit Steve at a church, in order to interview him, Ntsiki recognized him and said that Steve had been awaiting him. Ntsiki told Donald that they wanted to try and transform the church into a community center where black people could meet. Ntsiki stated that another objective towards the center's transformation would be incorporating an educational curriculum. Donald asked Ntsiki who the little boy was, who was walking alongside them and she mentioned he was hers and Steve's son. Ntsiki then opened up a back door of the church and mentioned to Donald he could locate Steve out there. Waterman had roles in the films, "The Fourth Protocol" and "American Roulette". In 1987, she starred in the TV film, "Mandela".

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Answer: Richard Attenborough

The other big Richard Attenborough film is 'Gandhi'.

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Answer: Vorster

Vorster took over in 1966 when Verwoerd was assassinated. He remained in power until 1984 when Botha took over.

From Quiz Who Played Me in "Cry Freedom"?

Answer: Penelope Wilton

Wilton, born on June 3rd, 1946 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England was cast as Wendy Woods. Wendy watched her children swim in her backyard pool for one scene when she was thrilled to see her husband, Donald Woods, back home. They spoke about his interview with Steve Biko, while monitoring their children to ensure they did not hurt themselves while swimming. Donald told Wendy that Steve was a doctor at a clinic before the South African government banned him, so she asked him how they managed to afford the clinic. Donald said to Wendy that the community raised money to help assure the clinic's vitality, primarily through churches. He also stated that the mining companies donated money to the clinic from time to time. Wendy commented that she was shocked South African mining companies would help finance an impoverished medical clinic. Wilton starred in the films, "Pride and Prejudice" (2005), "Shaun of the Dead" and "Blame It on the Bellboy".

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Answer: In Jo'burg airport

This scene marked the beginning of the second part of the film, marking the beginning of Woods's remarkable and brave escape.

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Answer: Daily Dispatch

He began working for the dispatch in 1965 and was forced to quit when placed under house arrest.

From Quiz Who Played Me in "Cry Freedom"?

Answer: Wabei Siyolwe

Siyolwe portrayed Tenjy in "Cry Freedom". Tenjy lived in King Williams Town and heard Donald claim he disliked what the South African government did to the town and that he and other liberals wanted to integrate society. Tenjy told him that he seemed to be wanting her and the black community to get slightly better education if it meant they were to get slightly better jobs. Donald said, as she walked away, that could happen at first if only for the black community to gain further resources to further their education and employment opportunities. In Tenjy's next scene, she and Mapetla walked through the office at "The Daily Dispatch" since Donald, in his role as Editor in Chief, hired them. Later on, Tenjy was unlawfully detained by the South African police, much to Donald and Steve's disgust. Siyolwe starred in the 1990 film, "Nuns on the Run". In 1988, she appeared on the TV show, "Scene", in a guest starring role.

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Answer: Moses

In one of the lighter moments of the film when Woods finds out the drivers name he remarks, 'yes, of course, it would be'.

From Quiz Who Played Me in "Cry Freedom"?

Answer: Kate Hardie

Hardie was cast as Jane Woods in "Cry Freedom". Jane was one of Don and Wendy's six children, who attended the funeral of Steve Biko. After the funeral, Jane entered her mom's bedroom to let her know she was having trouble sleeping. Jane mentioned she heard the phone ring so she asked her mom if they received anymore threats for supporting Steve Biko. Jane suggested that they put a tape recorder on their phone to therefore put in print the type of threats they got, but Wendy said that might not be such a good idea due to censorship laws. Jane then said she would be heading downstairs to make some coffee. Wendy yelled at her daughter to stay in her room as she heard a disturbing noise. Jane started to ask her mom who was there but Wendy demanded she be quiet. Jane and her mother jumped once they heard gunshots. Hardie guest starred on the TV shows, "Alleyn Mysteries", "Boon" and "Me and My Girl".

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Answer: 700

The South African government tried to play down the extent of the massacre, and firstly blamed it on fueding black tribes. This scene is undoubtably the most powerful and dramatic.

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