Robyn Slovo, who is Shawn Slovo's sister, acts as her own mother, Ruth First, in the film.
Tim Robbins' character Nick Vos is not based on one specific person. His character was a composite of several people involved in the events depicted in the film.
The title is the name of the first major label album from Bob Marley & The Wailers.
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By what name was Catch a Fire (2006) officially released in India in English?