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Deep Dive: Winnie (2017)

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Winnie
Winnie is a biographical documentary that focuses on the life of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and her efforts to end Apartheid in South Africa. Directed by Pascale Lamche, the film features interviews with key figures such as Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of Winnie and Nelson Mandela, and Anton Harber, a former editor of the Weekly Mail. The documentary presents a narrative that intertwines personal stories with historical events, showcasing the impact of Winnie’s activism on the struggle against Apartheid. The film was produced by Pumpernickel Films, Submarine Films, and Big World Cinema, and it runs for 98 minutes. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2017, and has been screened at various international film festivals, including the Seattle International Film Festival and the Sydney Film Festival. The film received positive critical reviews and won the Best Director award for International Documentary at Sundance in 2017.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in her own words.
  • •See rare archive footage of Nelson Mandela.
  • •Follow the fight against Apartheid through personal stories.

Did You Know

•Winnie Madikizela-Mandela appears as herself in the film.
•Pascale Lamche won Best Director at Sundance in 2017.
•The film was screened at the Human Rights Festival in 2019.
•Winnie was nominated for Best Documentary at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Perfect For

South African historyWomen's rights advocatesDocumentary enthusiasts