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Tutu

2026 · 101 min

An earnest, archival-driven portrait that moves at a measured pace, blending faith and political struggle into a quietly inspiring and emotionally weighty experience.

Directed by
Sam Pollard
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Desmond Tutu
Tagline
A powerful portrait of Desmond Tutu, the rebel Archbishop who helped end apartheid
Overview
Through never-before-seen archival footage and first-hand accounts of those who knew him best, the film traces Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s rise as the voice of the oppressed, guided by faith, hope and an understanding of the power of forgiveness.

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Directed by
Sam Pollard
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Desmond Tutu
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • justice
  • power
  • corruption
  • redemption
Places
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism9
Romance0
Tension3
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Sam Pollard
Starring
Desmond Tutu
Runtime
101 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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