Thursday, June 16, 2011

The Color of Freedom (Goodbye Bafana) - 7 stars out of 10

The Color of Freedom (Goodbye Bafana) - 7 stars out of 10

This story of Nelson Mandela's 20+ year detainment in South Africa, from the perspective of prison guard James Gregory, gives a unique insight into the life of Mandela as well as the persecution suffered by his supporters.  Although Dennis Haysbert was at a distinct disadvantage due to Morgan Freeman portraying Nelson Mandela within two years of this film, I consider it a victory for Haysbert because I was able to watching this movie without thinking "All State."  I love Diane Kruger in any role, especially an emotional role like this one, and Joseph Fiennes breaks away from his "Will Shakespeare" stereotype by playing a prison guard.  Films are always more poignant when you know that they are true and this is definitely the case for "The Color of Freedom."  Whether it is the moments that make you smile like the stick fight or the tragic emotional breakdowns, this film is a slice of history that is worth experiencing.

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