Cry Freedom Film Analysis

Now that you have watched the film Cry Freedom, respond to the following questions to record and confirm your thinking:

1. How was Biko portrayed in the film? Use specific examples from the film to support your ideas. 2. How was the South African government/police portrayed in the film? Use specific examples from the film to support your ideas 3. How would you explain the black consciousness movement? 4. According to the film, what methods of protest did Biko advocate? 5. According to the film, how effective were these types of protest? 6. How useful is the film in helping to understanding protest movements in South Africa during Apartheid?