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Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation (DVD)

Jo Menell (director)

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Synopsis

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, including his childhood, adolescence, career in law, and first marriage.
In addition, we learn about Mandela's winning, resilient personality during those hard times -- and how it served to forge a man capable of liberating his country from racial oppression.

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Review

Los Angeles Times, 03/21/1997, p.F8, "...Stirring....Skillfully assembled and enlivened by an intoxicating array of African music on the soundtrack, it conveys forcefully not merely the well-known evils of apartheid but also the astonishing strength and wisdom of Mandela..."

Chicago Sun-Times, 03/21/1997, p.34, "...What a fascinating portrait this film paints of Mandela!....MANDELA delivers a powerful emotional charge..."

Variety, 10/21/1996, "...An expansive chronicle of South African leader Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life....Well-shot and edited..."

Title Note

Shown at the New York Film Festival October 12, 1996.

Additional credits: Peter Saraf (co-producer); Peter Tischhauser (director of photography); Andrew Keir (editor) and Cedric Gradus Samson (score composer).

This documentary was made with the cooperation of Nelson Mandela.

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Audio:
(unspecified) English

Product Notes

A compelling account of the lifetime of persecution and struggle withstood by jailed anti-apartheid activist and South African president Nelson Mandela. Shot over seven months, the film captures masses of South Africans voting for the first time, and culminates with Mandela's inauguraton. Produced by Jonathan Demme. Academy Award Nominations: Best Documentary Feature.

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