Oscar-Contender ‘Tutu’ Announces Theatrical Release; Sam Pollard Film Documents Famed Archbishop Who Helped Bring Down Apartheid
Sam Pollard’s documentary *Tutu*, about the late Desmond Tutu, is set for theatrical release in the UK and US this December. The film portrays the archbishop’s role in opposing apartheid and bringing international attention to the struggle, as well as the personal convictions behind his public work.
The UK release is scheduled for 11 December, followed by a US opening on 18 December through Freestyle Releasing. The film won the Cinema for Peace Award and received a Special Mention for the Documentary Award at the 2026 Berlinale. It uses archival footage and first-hand accounts to explore Tutu’s faith, activism and partnership with his wife, Leah.
In short
- Sam Pollard’s *Tutu* reaches UK cinemas on 11 December.
- The US release follows on 18 December.
- The documentary combines archival footage and first-hand accounts.
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