Breakdown, The (Series 2)
PEOPLE & CULTURE 4 x 15'
PEOPLE & CULTURE
last white president: interviews with south africa's fw de klerk, the
This biographical documentary tells the story of how de Klerk made such a surprise decision to unbanning political parties and freeing Nelson Mandela but how he may have squandered his political legacy by leaving the political stage prematurely.
Duration
2 x 60'
Production Company
Factuals: Biography and History Unit
YOP
2011
Definitions
SD
Episode Information
Touted as a conservative when he took over from P.W. Botha, former president F.W. de Klerk shocked his supporters and stunned the world by unbanning political parties and freeing Nelson Mandela. This biographical documentary tells the story of how de Klerk made such a surprise decision but how he may have squandered his political legacy by leaving the political stage prematurely.