2017- 2017

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.8(9 votes)

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Drama

Overview

A dramatization of Nelson Mandela's struggle to overturn apartheid in South Africa.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Laurence Fishburne

Nelson Mandela

Acting

Orlando Jones

Oliver Tambo

Acting

Terry Pheto

Winnie Mandela

Acting

David Harewood

Walter Sisulu

Acting

Michael Nyqvist

H.F. Verwoerd

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Jason Kennett

Joe Slovo

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Kate Liquorish

Ruth First

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Hlomla Dandala

Govan Mbeki

Acting

Meren Reddy

Ahmed Kathrada

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