Dear Mandela (2012) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
What is the main focus of the documentary Dear Mandela?
Dear Mandela focuses on three friends who are members of the shackdwellers movement Abahlali baseMjondolo, fighting eviction through a legal challenge against the KwaZulu-Natal Elimination and Prevention of Re-emergence of Slums Act of 2007.
What significant event occurred after the legal challenge in Dear Mandela?
After the legal challenge was successful, there was a violent attack on the Kennedy Road informal settlement in 2009.
What awards did Dear Mandela win?
Dear Mandela won the Grand Chameleon Award for Best Film and Best Documentary at the Brooklyn Film Festival, and Best South African Documentary at the Durban International Film Festival.