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Tutu

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Desmond Tutu was more than an Archbishop, he was a moral compass, a fearless champion of justice and a global beacon of hope. TUTU is a powerful feature documentary that reveals the man behind the iconic voice, through never-before-seen archival footage and first-hand accounts from those who walked beside him. The film traces Tutu's rise as the unwavering voice of the oppressed. In the face of brutality, he stood resolute, guided by faith, fueled by hope and driven by an unshakable belief in the humanity of all people. At its heart, this is a story of the transformative power of forgiveness, a message from which Tutu never wavered.

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Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 2d
It presents a deeply personal portrait of the man, so much so that by the film’s conclusion you will feel as if you’ve truly come to know him. Go to Full Review Damon Wise Deadline Hollywood Daily 2d
This suitably reverential doc shows the tip of that iceberg, offering a striking portrait of a leader with a strong moral compass and a fearlessness that now seems almost superhuman. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sam Pollard

Director

Desmond Tutu

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Johnny Webb

Producer

Ellie Phillips

Producer

Beya Kabelu

Producer

Sam Pollard

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Desmond Tutu was more than an Archbishop, he was a moral compass, a fearless champion of justice and a global beacon of hope. TUTU is a powerful feature documentary that reveals the man behind the iconic voice, through never-before-seen archival footage and first-hand accounts from those who walked beside him. The film traces Tutu's rise as the unwavering voice of the oppressed. In the face of brutality, he stood resolute, guided by faith, fueled by hope and driven by an unshakable belief in the humanity of all people. At its heart, this is a story of the transformative power of forgiveness, a message from which Tutu never wavered.
Director
Sam Pollard
Producer
Johnny Webb, Ellie Phillips, Beya Kabelu
Production Co
HiddenLight Productions
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 41m