: One of the film's most resonant quotes highlights the danger of truth to an oppressive regime: "You can blow out a candle, but you can't blow out a fire. Once the flame begins to catch, the wind will blow it higher."
The film stars as Donald Woods, a South African journalist, and Denzel Washington as Steve Biko, the anti-apartheid activist. It explores the real-life events surrounding Biko's death in police custody and Woods' subsequent fight to expose the truth. Key Quotes & Themes Grita libertad
" Grita Libertad " (Shout Freedom) is the Spanish title for the 1987 film , directed by Richard Attenborough. : One of the film's most resonant quotes
The film received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for Denzel Washington. Key Quotes & Themes " Grita Libertad "
It is frequently used as an educational tool to introduce viewers to the history of the and the life of Steve Biko. Grita libertad (1987)