| Edition |
Widescreen format (2.35:1). |
| Description |
1 DVD (158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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age Children |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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surround |
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Dolby |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; Dolby digital surround. |
| Cast |
Kevin Kline, Penelope Wilton, Denzel Washington. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Ronnie Taylor ; editor, Lesley Walker ; music, George Fenton, Jonas Gwangwa. |
| Note |
Based on the books: Biko & Asking for trouble / by Donald Woods. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1987. |
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Special features: production notes (6 p.); cast & filmmaker bios (Kline, Wilton, Washington, Attenborough); theatrical trailer (3 min.). |
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"With the exception of two characters whose identity has been concealed to ensure their safety, all the people depicted in this film are real and all the events are true"--Opening credits. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Summary |
The true story of the friendship between black activist Stephen Biko and white newspaper editor Donald Woods, who was instrumental in bringing Biko's anti-apartheid message to the international community. |
| Language |
In English or dubbed French, with optional Spanish subtitles. |
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Closed-captioned. |
| Terms Of Use |
"For home use only"--Disc label. |
| Subject |
Biko, Steve, 1946-1977 -- Drama.
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Biko, Steve, 1946-1977. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Woods, Donald, 1933- -- Drama.
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Woods, Donald, 1933- |
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Anti-apartheid activists -- South Africa -- Drama.
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Anti-apartheid activists. |
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South Africa. |
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Journalists -- South Africa -- Drama.
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Journalists. |
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South Africa -- Race relations -- Drama.
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Race relations. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Biographical films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Subject |
Spanish language materials -- Juvenile films.
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French language materials -- Juvenile films.
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| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Added Author |
Briley, John.
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Attenborough, Richard.
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Kline, Kevin.
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Wilton, Penelope, 1946-
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Washington, Denzel, 1954-
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Taylor, Ronnie, 1924-
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Walker, Lesley.
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Fenton, George.
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Gwangwa, Jonas.
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Woods, Donald, 1933-
Biko.
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Woods, Donald, 1933-
Asking for trouble.
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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Marble Arch Productions.
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Universal Studios Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0783230532 |
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9780783230535 |
| Standard No. |
025192051623 |
| Music No. |
20516 Universal Home Video |
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