This extraordinary memoir is a story of professional relationships - with Hollywood moguls and of friendships - with mentors including Ahmed Kathrada, Fatima and Ismail Meer and Nelson Mandela, as well as with superstars such as Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier, Whoopi Goldberg, Amitabh Bachchan, Denzel Washington and Idris Elba. And it is a testament to determination, courage and perseverance- to speak up and speak out through the powerful medium of film.
Nelson Mandela informing the people that the next president of South Africa is Thabo Mbeki. Press conference with Thabo Mbeki talks about experiences in South Africa.
A celebration of Nelson Mandela’s epic life and his status as an international icon. In this, the year of his 90th birthday, he remains a man at the centre of attention, not only in South Africa, but around the world as a moral leader, an elder statesman and an exceptional human being.The film takes one on a journey behind the headlines and away from the public eye and looks at Madiba as a loyal friend, a dependable comrade, a trusted confidant, a respected mentor, and a man who has touched and transformed countless lives. For the first time his complete story is being told - a life of struggle, humanity, destiny and greatness is recalled and celebrated by those who knew him best and who worked with him in the quest to break the chains of oppression, taking us beyond the political and into the personal. The programme features exclusive interviews with politicians, close friends and comrades of Madiba, among whom are Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Oliver Tambo, George Bizos, Ahmed Kathrada, Pik Botha, Dorothy Masuka, Nthato Motlana, Cyril Ramaphosa, Helen Suzman, Zolani Mkiva, Jessie Duarte, Francois Pienaar, Sydney Kentridge, Mac Maharaj, Christo Brand and Gill Marcus.
Screen adaptation of Mandela's autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom" with Idris Elba playing Mandela. Other cast members include Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Terry Pheto, Atandwa Kani and Lindiwe Matshikiza.
This extraordinary memoir is a story of professional relationships - with Hollywood moguls and of friendships - with mentors including Ahmed Kathrada, Fatima and Ismail Meer and Nelson Mandela, as well as with superstars such as Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier, Whoopi Goldberg, Amitabh Bachchan, Denzel Washington and Idris Elba. And it is a testament to determination, courage and perseverance- to speak up and speak out through the powerful medium of film.
This extraordinary memoir is a story of professional relationships – and of friendships – with mentors including Ahmed Kathrada, Fatima and Ismail Meer and Nelson Mandela, as well as with superstars such as Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier, Whoopi Goldberg, Amitabh Bachchan, Denzel Washington and Idris Elba. And it is a testament to determination, courage and perseverance – to speak up and speak out through the powerful medium of film.
Documentary on Barack Obama and the success of his election campaign. Also briefly covers Obama and Africa, his involvement in the US anti-apartheid movement, and his visit to South Africa, including a trip to Robben Island, with Ahmed Kathrada.
This boxed set contains 3 DVDs documenting different aspects of Nelson's Mandela's life. "A hero for all" documents Nelson Mandela's farewell tour in the United States and Canada at the end of his term as President of South Africa. "Countdown to freedom" documents ten days leading up to and following South Africa's first democratic elections in 1994. "Prisoners of hope" documents a return visit by polirical prisoners to Robben Island in 1995, and features interviews with Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada, and other former inmates.
This boxed set contains 3 DVDs documenting different aspects of Nelson's Mandela's life. "A hero for all" documents Nelson Mandela's farewell tour in the United States and Canada at the end of his term as President of South Africa. "Countdown to freedom" documents ten days leading up to and following South Africa's first democratic elections in 1994. "Prisoners of hope" documents a return visit by polirical prisoners to Robben Island in 1995, and features interviews with Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada, and other former inmates.
This boxed set contains 3 DVDs documenting different aspects of Nelson's Mandela's life. "A hero for all" documents Nelson Mandela's farewell tour in the United States and Canada at the end of his term as President of South Africa. "Countdown to freedom" documents ten days leading up to and following South Africa's first democratic elections in 1994. "Prisoners of hope" documents a return visit by polirical prisoners to Robben Island in 1995, and features interviews with Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada, and other former inmates.
This boxed set contains 3 DVDs documenting different aspects of Nelson's Mandela's life. "A hero for all" documents Nelson Mandela's farewell tour in the United States and Canada at the end of his term as President of South Africa. "Countdown to freedom" documents ten days leading up to and following South Africa's first democratic elections in 1994. "Prisoners of hope" documents a return visit by polirical prisoners to Robben Island in 1995, and features interviews with Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada, and other former inmates.