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In 1996, the South African government established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to investigate abuses of human rights under Apartheid. Under the chairmanship of Nobel Peace laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the commission was mandated to examine acts committed between March 1960, the date of the Sharpeville massacre, and May 10, 1994, the day of Mandela’s inauguration as president.... See Full Description
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Drama and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 44 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 11th, 2005 (NY/LA) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for for language, including descriptions of atrocities, and for a scene of violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Lucky Red, Sony Pictures Classics
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$163,536 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bob Townsend
"Apartheid and romance make strained bedfellows." more...
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C- |
E! Online,
"...covers familiar material without giving it a different spin." more...
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B- |
filmcritic.com, Nicholas Schager
"...ultimate apology should be directed at its audience." more...
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C- |
New York Post, Kyle Smith
"...thoughtful entertainment, not medicine." more...
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A- |
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