"This production is actually the first released of a six-part series on the history of apartheid. If this is any indication of things to come, the series should be a masterwork. As a standalone production, however, this film is an invaluable tool for students of political science and activism. As a non-fiction film, it is among the year’s finest offerings."

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"For those depressed by the failure of grassroots activism to affect American foreign policy - be it the war in Iraq or the Bush administration's stance on global warming - it is good to be reminded that not so long ago U.S. citizens, led by a savvy group of African American congressional and activist leaders, made a huge contribution to the spread of international democracy. It's at once a heart-racing story tracing the American side of the anti-apartheid movement and an object lesson in successful activist campaigns."

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"Field, whose previous work was Oscar-nominated, deftly weaves together the various strands of interviews, news clips and other archival records into a riveting and thought-provoking narrative. One particularly striking insight it yields is how much progressive movements ride on the currents of successful progressive movements of the past. The members of the Congressional Black Caucus who introduce the economic sanctions legislation—which becomes the focal point of the movement to free South Africa—owed their presence in Congress to the victories of the civil rights movement, an extension of which blacks often viewed the struggle against apartheid."

"This film is a captivating slice of one of the most important historical moments of the 20th Century. It contains a vital lesson and a clarion call for future generations that may be confronted with the challenge of human rights abuses at home and abroad – collective, concerted action does make a difference.”

“Absolutely superb. As one of the leaders of the Free South Africa Movement, I can vouch for the fact that the filmmakers got the story just right.”

“Very moving and effective…This story is especially important now, as a younger generation committed to social justice needs to see that we can win even against what seem to be overwhelming odds.”