CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 1h 58m

Mandela

Son of Africa, Father of a Nation

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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.

Directed byJo Menell, Angus Gibson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
EN
Released
October 11, 1996
Studios
Clinica EsteticoIsland Pictures

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Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation

Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation

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4 credited
Starring
Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Self

Winnie Mandela

Winnie Mandela

Self

F.W. de Klerk

F.W. de Klerk

Self

Eugène Terre'Blanche

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Jo Menell
Angus Gibson
Written by
Bo Widerberg
Bo Widerberg
Produced by
Edward Saxon
Edward Saxon
Jo Menell

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