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Tutu

Tutu

Rio Cinema, Kingsland High Street 107, E8 2PB London, Dalston

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This is a screening of the documentary film TUTU. Directed by Sam Pollard, it portrays Desmond Tutu, tracing his journey from outspoken opponent of apartheid to advocate for reconciliation. Drawing on previously unseen archive footage and intimate first-hand accounts, the film reveals the man behind the global icon. It shows a leader whose message of hope, humanity and forgiveness remains relevant today.

Written by a model, sources: riocinema.org.uk

Critics

7.5Very good

Critics praise the documentary as an engaging, richly textured and emotionally powerful portrait, boosted by previously unseen footage and contemporary relevance. Few faults are noted; some see it as a conventional biographical form.

Reviews: Screen Daily, Cineuropa, The Hollywood Reporter, TMDb

Trailer

Trailer on YouTube

Showtimes

Wed 28 Oct

Rio CinemaKingsland High Street 107, E8 2PB London

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Rio Cinema is in London’s Dalston.

Kingsland High Street 107, E8 2PB London

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