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      Mandela

      1987 2 hr. 16 min. Drama List
      Reviews 81% 500+ Ratings Audience Score In 1948, Nelson Mandela (Danny Glover) joins the African National Congress, working to overturn South Africa's apartheid policies. His political activism brings him into contact with a young social worker named Winnie (Alfre Woodard), whom he eventually marries. Initially committed to nonviolence, Mandela turns militant after the police massacre scores of peaceful protesters in 1960. When Mandela is arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment, his wife carries on the struggle. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member This is what we call history Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Tears and hurts of a black man as 2nd class citizen in his own homeland Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice An inspiring film biography of the imprisoned South African leader who opposed the ruling regime's policy of apartheid Jul 19, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In 1948, Nelson Mandela (Danny Glover) joins the African National Congress, working to overturn South Africa's apartheid policies. His political activism brings him into contact with a young social worker named Winnie (Alfre Woodard), whom he eventually marries. Initially committed to nonviolence, Mandela turns militant after the police massacre scores of peaceful protesters in 1960. When Mandela is arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment, his wife carries on the struggle.
      Director
      Philip Saville
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English