HISTORY

mandela: rivonia

This film documents Nelson Mandela’s secret life in the underground of the antiapartheid movement, his decision to launch an armed struggle, and his eventual capture and trial which led to life imprisonment.

programme information

Duration

1 x 60'

Production Company

Factuals: Biography and History Unit

YOP

2010

Definitions

SD

Episode Information

An uncompromising insight into the darkest days of Mandela's life as he becomes the world's most famous prisoner. Despite lengthy incarceration in an apartheid prison, Nelson Mandela overcomes indignity and harshness to begin the negotiations that will eventually lead to a democratic South Africa.

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