Director:		Phillip Noyce
Year:		2006
Language:		English, Afrikaans and Zulu
Time:		98 minutes

This film follows one man's transformation during the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa – from apolitical acceptance to armed struggle. American actors Tim Robbins and Derek Luke play the male leads. Most of the cast are South African actors.

This is a special presentation in conjunction with Shepherd University's Common Reading and Black History Month programs and is co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

Rated PG-13 for language and violence.

Post-film discussion led by Dr. David Hostetter, Director of Programs and Research at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies at Shepherd University.

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About the director Phillip Noyce

Other background on the film

A selection of reviews of the film

More information about the Shepherd University Common Reading Program