Release Date: November 29th, 2013
DVD Release Date: March 18th, 2014
PG-13|2 hr 26 min
Plot Summary
The remarkable life of South African revolutionary, president and world icon Nelson Mandela (Idris Elba) takes center stage. Though he had humble beginnings as a herd boy in a rural village, Mandela became involved in the anti-apartheid movement and co-founded the African National Congress Youth League. His activities eventually led to his imprisonment on Robben Island from 1964 to 1990. In 1994, Mandela became the first president of democratic South Africa.
Cast: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwi Matshikiza, Deon Lotz, Terry Pheto
Director: Justin Chadwick
Genres: Historical drama, Biography
Production Co: Videovision Entertainment
Distributors: Weinstein Co., Weinstein Co.
Keywords: 1980s, Sacrifice, 1950s, Emotional, 2010s, Underdog, Pursuit, 2000s, 1960s, Inspiring, Fascinating, 1990s