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A Dry White Season (1989)

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Taking place during the 1976 Soweto uprising, the story follows a white school teacher whose life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.

R, 1 hr. 46 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Euzhan Palcy

In Theaters: Sep 15, 1989 Wide

On DVD: Nov 8, 2005

MGM

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Critic Reviews for A Dry White Season

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Tells about the political awakenings in 1976 to apartheid in South Africa.

May 7, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

...a powerful examination of the effects of Apartheid on a privileged white man.

November 12, 2005 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Late career Brando is so-so drama.

June 15, 2005 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Depicts one Afrikaner's journey toward moral responsibility in South Africa.

July 10, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

A heavy-handed but effective condemnation of Apartheid justice. Brando, who worked for free on this one, is great as an opposition lawyer.

March 14, 2003 Comment

Dan Lybarger

Nitrate Online

a provocative topic makes for a mundane drama

July 29, 2002 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

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It's too bad that such a well-intentioned movie is so mediocre. Cliche-riddled, convoluted writing and often haphazard choices made by director Euzhan Palcy are too blatant too be ignored. Donald Sutherland is a convincing but uncompelling lead, and Susan Sarandon's vocal work is laughable. In a shamefully small amount

April 26, 2009