A dramatisation of the early life and imprisonment of Nelson Mandela, made even more relevant since his release. Twenty five years ago in the bloody aftermath of the Sharpeville massacre, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was arrested, tried and sentenced to life imprisonment. His visionary struggle culminated in a worldwide crescendo of protest. A film of many dimensions, it is one of a yearning for justice and freedom not only of black South Africans, but of all peoples fighting injustice worldwide. Starring Danny Glover as Nelson Mandela and Alfre Woodard as Winnie Mandela. Co-starring John Matshikiza, Warren Clarke, Allan Corduner, Nathan Dambuza Mdledle and Julian Glover.
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ACMI Identifier
307258
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Imprisonment
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Anti-apartheid movements - South Africa
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Apartheid
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Apartheid - South Africa
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Blacks - South Africa
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Mandela, Winnie
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political prisoners - South Africa
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → South Africa - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → South Africa - Race relations
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
History → Anti-apartheid movements - South Africa
History → Apartheid - South Africa
History → South Africa - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)