Cry, the Beloved Country

Set against the backdrop of apartheid in South Africa, this poignant drama follows the journey of a rural Zulu pastor, Reverend Stephen Kumalo, as he travels to Johannesburg in search of his missing son. The film explores themes of racial injustice, family, and redemption, capturing the emotional and social turmoil of the era. James Earl Jones delivers a powerful performance as Kumalo, supported by Richard Harris, who plays a grieving father from a different world. Directed by Darrell Roodt, the movie is a faithful adaptation of Alan Paton’s acclaimed novel. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.