Summaries

In this story of a black policeman during South African apartheid, Danny Glover plays the cop, who believes he's trying to help his people, even while serving as a pawn of the racist government. When his son gets involved in the anti-apartheid movement, he finds himself torn between his family (including long-suffering wife Alfre Woodard) and what he believes is his duty.—M

Details

Keywords
  • year 1980
  • africa
  • social drama
  • political drama
  • peaceful protest
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Sep 23, 1993
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Language English Afrikaans
Filming locations Goromonzi, Zimbabwe
Production companies Arsenio Hall Communications Taubman Entertainment Group

Box office

Budget $12000000
Gross US & Canada $212483
Opening weekend US & Canada $88390
Gross worldwide $212483

Tech specs

Runtime 2h
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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