(Howard
E Rollins)
Directed by Norman Jewison (1984), A Soldier’s Story is an exceptional
drama. Set during World War II, it was nominated for three Oscars®, including
best picture. An African-American captain played by Howard E Rollins, Jr (In the Heat of the Night, All My Children)
is assigned to an all-black army post in Louisiana to investigate the brutal
murder of a sergeant. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that this
was no ordinary bigotry-fuelled killing – and that racial identity and
prejudice runs more than just skin deep.
A potentially polarising theme is handled
with class and finesse in this fine film. Look out for a young Denzel
Washington (The Bone Collector, Malcolm X)
in one of his earliest film roles.
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Soldier's Story airs on March 6 at 20.00 Sony
Entertainment Television DStv Channel 127.
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