# The Power of One (1992)

> An idealistic South African boy turns boxing, education, and a liberating legend into tools against apartheid.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8076

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- Cast: Morgan Freeman, Stephen Dorff, Simon Fenton, Guy Witcher, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Alois Moyo, Marius Weyers, Ian Roberts
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105159/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, inspirational, melancholic, historical drama night, social justice film viewing

## Synopsis

A young boy's journey of resilience and hope unfolds against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa.

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