1995年欖球(Rugby)世界大賽於南非舉行,南非曾經因為實行種族隔離,而被國際賽事排擠,南非欖球隊也因此被視為排外的符號。新當選的南非總統曼德拉(摩根佛里曼飾)瞭解,自從種族隔離政策以來,南非就一直存在著種族歧視和貧富不均的階級問題,不過他相信透過作為國際語言的運動能使人民團結,於是他決定重整不受看好的南非橄欖球隊,在看似無望的1995年世界盃冠軍賽中努力奮戰。 曼德拉與南非橄欖球隊隊長法蘭索瓦皮納爾(麥特戴蒙 飾)同心協力,聯手凝聚國人向心力,讓因為黑白人種問題面臨嚴重分裂的南非能夠團結一致。當南非欖球隊於延長賽獲得世界冠軍,白人與黑人的種族藩離也就此消失...。
出身自南非東開普敦省農村的曼德拉,畢生為種族和平奔走奮鬥,44歲遭捕入獄,為自由付出長達27年的牢獄生涯。
歷經數十年不懈的血淚奮鬥,曼德拉帶領民眾邁向自由大道,1993年獲頒諾貝爾和平獎,隔年更成為史上第一任黑人總統,正式宣告南非民主時代來臨。他與生命中最重要的女人─前妻溫妮走過四分之一世紀,風雨與光輝交加的歲月,寫著他們動人且不可磨滅的革命之愛。
The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
The time is the late '80s, a crucial period in the history of South Africa. President P.W. Botha is hanging on to power by a thread as the African National Congress (ANC) takes up arms against apartheid and the country tumbles toward insurrection. A British mining concern is convinced that their interests would be better served in a stable South Africa and they quietly dispatch Michael Young, their head of public affairs, to open an unofficial dialogue between the bitter rivals. Assembling a reluctant yet brilliant team to pave the way to reconciliation by confronting obstacles that initially seem insurmountable, Young places his trust in ANC leader Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaner philosophy professor Willie Esterhuyse. It is their empathy that will ultimately serve as the catalyst for change by proving more powerful than the terrorist bombs that threaten to disrupt the peaceful dialogue.
Since its adoption in June 1955 by the Congress movement, the Freedom Charter has been the key political document that acted as a beacon and source of inspiration in the liberation struggle against Apartheid. It was reputedly the main source that informed democratic South Africa’s liberal constitution and a constant reference point for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and rival political parties that it spawned since 1994, all claiming the Freedom Charter’s legacy. Freedom Isn’t Free assesses the history and role of the charter, especially in relation to key political and socio-economic aspects of developments in South Africa up to the present period. It includes rare archival footage with interviews of a cross-section of outspoken influential South Africans.
Newly discovered audio interviews with Nelson Mandela himself delivers an honest, accurate and definitive depiction of the man who remains a global symbol of justice, hope and universal human dignity.
A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.
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.
Singer Paul Simon and several African musicians perform a concert to benefit victims of apartheid in South Africa.
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was a popular-music concert staged on June 11, 1988 at Wembley Stadium, London and broadcast to 67 countries and an audience of 600 million. It was also referred to as Freedomfest, Free Nelson Mandela Concert and Mandela Day. In the US, the Fox television network heavily censored the political aspects of the concert.
Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine both received Emmy nominations for their performances in this made-for-TV movie. The plot follows Nelson Mandela's 27-year struggle to end apartheid.
With Nelson Mandela freed from prison, South Africa is changing fast - but big challenges lie ahead. In the township of Soweto children have taken charge of their schools, trading formal (albeit poorly-funded) education for incitement of rebellion against the injustices between the black and the white populations.
How Winnie Mandela went from innocent country girl to a fighter against apartheid.
Mandela’s legend is built on his absence, during his 27- year incarceration. In 1990, when Nelson Mandela is released, South Africa is waiting for their Messiah. But he doesn’t know it yet, he is the most famous political prisoner of the Planet. Will he be up to the challenge?
This is the story about the life of the visionary Nelson Mandela. We follow him from 1918 when he was born, the son of the Chief of the Thembutribe. Through the years as a political activistc and political prisoner, to 1994 when he became the President of South Africa.
Explores the deep bond between Nelson and Winnie and their marriage in the struggle against apartheid. An intimate portrait of their connection from the early years through to the dismantling of apartheid and Mandela's historic presidency.
Eddie Izzard pushes her body and sense of humour to the limit for Sport Relief as she takes on an immense challenge - travelling to South Africa to run 27 marathons in 27 days to mark the 27 years that their hero Nelson Mandela spent in prison. It is a gruelling, uplifting and hilarious journey through baking heat, high roads and hospitals - but can Eddie make it to the final finish line?
The dramatic untold story of 420,000 Cubans– soldiers and teachers, doctors and nurses– who gave everything to end colonial rule and apartheid in Southern Africa.