Year: 1996
Runtime: 118 mins
Language: English
Directors: Jo Menell, Angus Gibson
Son of Africa, Father of a Nation — this documentary chronicles the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela. While best known for enduring 27 years of imprisonment and helping dismantle apartheid, the film also illuminates the little‑known early years of his journey, offering a fuller portrait of his rise and legacy.
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