Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, a period that shaped his role in the fight against apartheid and his eventual election as South Africa's first Black president.
“Son of Africa, Father of a Nation”
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Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, a period that shaped his role in the fight against apartheid and his eventual election as South Africa's first Black president.
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Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, much of it on Robben Island. The film chronicles his life, from childhood in the Eastern Cape to his leadership in the African National Congress. It features interviews with Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and F.W. de Klerk. Archival footage captures the fight against apartheid and Mandela's election as South Africa's first Black president in 1994. The documentary runs for 118 minutes and was released in 1996.
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Why Watch
- Meet Nelson Mandela, a key figure in South African history.
- See interviews with F.W. de Klerk and Winnie Mandela.
- Follow Mandela's life from childhood to presidency.
Did You Know
- The film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1997.
- Mandela has a runtime of 118 minutes.
- It won the Pare Lorentz Award from the International Documentary Association in 1997.
- The documentary features interviews with F.W. de Klerk and Eugène Terre'Blanche.
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Who directed the documentary Mandela?
The documentary Mandela was directed by Angus Gibson and Jo Menell.
What award was Mandela nominated for?
Mandela was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
What is the runtime of the documentary Mandela?
The runtime of the documentary Mandela is 118 minutes.
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