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Mandela

19961h 58mJo Menell,Angus Gibson
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 71%

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"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.

DocumentaryHistory
PoliticsAfricaSouth AfricaApartheidProtestBiographyNelson MandelaDemocracyRacial Tension

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mandela (1996) about?

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.

Who stars in Mandela?

Mandela stars Nelson Mandela (Self), Winnie Mandela (Self), F.W. de Klerk (Self), Eugène Terre'Blanche (Self). The film was directed by Jo Menell.

How long is Mandela?

Mandela has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996.

Is Mandela worth watching?

Mandela holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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