Mandela

1996·Movie·1h 58m

Documentary, History

6.3 / 10 (11 votes)

Son of Africa, Father of a Nation

A documentary that chronicles the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela. Mandela is probably best known for his 27 years of imprisonment, and for bringing an end to apartheid. But this film also sheds light on the little-known early period of Mandela's life.

Directed by: Jo Menell, Angus Gibson
Original language: English
Released: 11 October 1996

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Cast

Nelson Mandela
Self
Winnie Mandela
Self
F.W. de Klerk
Self
ET
Eugène Terre'Blanche
Self