A five part series tracing the history of the ANC from 1912 to 1990. Includes historical and contemporary footage and photographs and many interviews including Mandela and exerpts from his famous speech : Not The Kings and Generals at the FNB Stadium on the 13 February 1990
An organization founded in 1991 this is a music documentary incorporating many luminaries including Hugh Masakela, Issac Hayes, Nelson Mandela as himself
Synopses: According to Keyan Tomaselli, The Amy Biehl story is an excellently made production which appeals emotionally to viewers in its quest to understand the nature of conflict in South Africa, and why Biehl became a victim. The film becomes the Biehl’s quest for self-discovery through meeting people with whom their daughter worked. There is a brief biographical profile of Amy Biehl. She was stunned by township poverty and greatly admired the liberation struggle leaders. On 25th August 1993 while taking a colleague home to Guguletu she was killed by PAC activists. News footage of her funeral and counter protests in support of my are shown. We meet her UWC colleagues; Allister Sparks; Robert Schrire; Chris Hani’s widow; the prosecutor and Nelson Mandela.
This two-part series examines the role of cinema in both supporting and attacking apartheid. It questions Hollywood’s commitment to racial stereo types and reluctance to depict black heroes. Among those appearing are: Lewis Nkosi, Zakes Mokae, Sir Richard Attenborough, Lonel Rogosin, Thomas Mogotlane, Andre Brink, Euzhan Palcy. Nelson Mandela in archive footage.
Award winning documentary exploring the role of music in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Told through interviews and archive footage, the film tells a chronological history of the struggle and the way music was used . Songs united the oppressed and was an important means of communication both underground and in prisons. Nelson Mandela appears in archive footage.
The Treason Trial following the raid at Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia. The documentary features exclusive interviews with Nelson Mandela and the surviving trialists, including members of the defence and the prosecution, as well as insightful interviews with members of the SA Intelligence Service. Nelson Mandela appears as himself and in archive footage
The live broadcast of the Royal Spanish wedding between Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia. Attended by royalty and VIP guests from all over the world, Nelson Mandela appears as himself.
This documentary celebrates the achievements of today’s black role models by connecting them with those black icons who have gone before them. Nelson Mandela appears as himself and the programme features Desmond Tutu, Maya Angelou, Linford Christie and many other icons of history.
Traces Mandela life with interviews with Allister Sparks, Nthato Motlana, Kathy Kathrada, Richard Stengel, Mac Maharaj and others. Presented by Lester Holt
Based on Mandela’s prison experiences as related by prison warder James Gregory. Nelson Mandela played by Dennis Haysbert, James Gregory portrayed by Joseph Fiennes and Dianne Kruger as Gloria Gregory. Based on the book by Bob Graham and James Gregory
Presenter Nikiwe Bikitsha covers the stories that made the news that week: The launch of The Elders, including Nelson Mandela, FIFA on Robben Island, launch of the exhbition "Making Peace" on Luthuli and Mandela and Ronald Harrison's paintings at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. SangoNet Conference, and premier of Anant Singh's film on the Makana Football Club that played on Robben Island.
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.
Overview of Mandela's life story. Commissioned by the Nelson Mandela Foundation for Mandela's 90th birthday. It was made available on the NMF website, and distributed to various SA embassies abroad.
Viva Nelson Mandela: A Hero for All Seasons looks back over his epic life and his status as an international icon. In his ninetieth year he still remains a man at the center of attention, not only in South Africa, but around the world as a moral leader, an elder statesman and an exceptional human being. Viva Nelson Mandela: A Hero for All Seasons takes the viewer on a journey behind the headlines and away from the public eye and looks at Mandela 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 program features exclusive interviews with politicians, close friends and comrades of Mandela, among who 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.
Segment on television programme 60 Minutes which discusses "Conversations with Myself." Report by Bob Simon. Features interviews with Graça Machel, Ahmed Kathrada, Zelda La Grange, and Verne Harris. Season 43, episode 3
A Philippine Public Affairs television series on ABS-CBN A long running television show, featuring documentaries and interviews with people, politicians, entertainment stars involved in the official health campaign against the spread of the HIV (AIDS) virus.
A film on the Mandela family. Includes interviews with Zinzi Mandela, Denis Goldberg and an extended interview with Winnie Mandela., including reading a letter from Nelson Mandela, then in Pollsmoor Prison.
The history of the ANC is told, using historical film, recent news film and interviews with such people as Selby Msimang, Trevor Huddleston, Pallo Jordan, Oliver Tambo, Joe Slovo, Albertina Sisulu, Thabo Mbeki and Murphy Morobe. It includes archival film of the defiance campaign, the Congress of the People, the Treason Trial, Nelson Mandela as archive footage in an interview with ITN
From the 14th to the 16th of December 1990, the ANC held its first National Consultative Conference since its unbanning and the return of its leaders from exile or prison. This video presents an overview of the discussions that took place over these three days, with extracts from meetings of the commissions; and plenary discussions on such issues as negotiations and the armed struggle, violence, and strategy and tactics. It includes contributions from the floor as well as from leaders such as Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Chris Hani, Jay Naidoo, K. Motlanthe, W. Mchunu, and J. Netshitenze. It presents details of some of the resolutions taken and ends with a tribute to long-time ANC President, Oliver Tambo.
Excellent biographical account of Malcolm X’s life featuring Denzel Washington. Lee did certain filming in Soweto and Nelson Mandela played the role of a Soweto School teacher Features Denzel Washington, Angela Basset
A documentary by one of South Africa’s pioneering filmmakers on the life and political career of Nelson Mandela in his fight against apartheid, including interviews with persons who have known him well and footage of some of the significant newsworthy events of the South African apartheid era.
On 7th September 1992, thousands of people marched to Bisho to demand free political activity in the Ciskei. Troops opened fire on the crowd, killing 29 and injuring 300. The documentary shows footage of the massacre, explaining what happened, why, and who was responsible. It includes interviews with eyewitnesses, including Chris Hani, Cyril Ramaphosa and Ronnie Kasrils, and comments on the events by Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, and Oupa Gqozo.
When Chris Hani was assassinated, Nelson Mandela was the only man capable of making an appeal to all South Africans to maintain a calm in the wake of Hani
Narrated by James Earl Jones and Alfre Woodard, this documentary chronicles the behind-the-scenes rebirth of a nation in the days preceding Nelson Mandela's triumphant victory in South Africa's first free elections. Globalvision's Danny Schechter received an exclusive invitation from Nelson Mandela, giving him unique access to document history in the making.
Just prior to the 1994 elections, Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk held a live debate on SABC. After much sparring the evening finished with a handshake initiated by Mandela
50,000 school children attended the Skydome in Toronto for the launch of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund . Hosted by Juliette Powell and Paul Gross. with an address by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and performances by the Ubuntu children's choir, made up of students from across Canada, with performances by Cirque du Soleil and others, with a special surprise appearance by one Nelson Mandela's favourite singers - Dolly Rathebe. Broadcast live by CBC and SRC and via satellite to South Africa. Subsequently re-broadcast 4 times as part of CBC Newsworld's Christmas.
Selected for the Brighton, Vancouver and Toronto Film Festivals, this documentary was made for The Cape Town Jewish Museum where it plays daily. Mandela gives insights into events which shaped his thinking. Numerous friends, colleagues and general public were interviewed and talk about Mandela as a source of inspiration and hope.
American Masters was conceived in 1984 by Susan Lacy of Thirteen/WNET and first aired on American PBS in 1986. In this episode, Sydney Poitier describes his life, influences and stand for civil rights in both the USA and South Africa.Poitier first came to SA in 1951 to play the role of Rev. Msimangu in Cry The Beloved Country In 1996 he returned to play the role of Nelson Mandela in Mandela & De Klerk. Mandela appears in archive footage
An Emmy nominated documentary series which explores non-violent power as a means of over coming oppression in the 20th century. Narrated by Ben Kingsley, this series has generated an educational game as well as a book. With archival footage & interviews, this documentary tells how non-violent methods have toppled dictators. Nelson Mandela appears in archive footage
Series from 1997 to 2006 Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed. The episode on ex Spice Girl Gerry Haliwell , features Nelson Mandela in archive footage
Ep. Dated 29 April 2001 BBC aired Sir David Frost’s Sunday morning political chat from 1993 to 2005, the show ended after 500 episodes. Nelson Mandela was interviewed on the 29 April 2001.
