Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is a 2013 British/South African biographical film on DVD, directed by Justin Chadwick from a script written by William Nicholson and stars Idris Elba and Naomie Harris. The film is based on the 1995 autobiographical book Long Walk to Freedom by anti-apartheid revolutionary and former South African President Nelson Mandela.
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Critic Reviews:
- " It is Mandela's legacy of love, forgiveness and reconciliation that makes the biggest impression. " – Richard Crouse
- " The performances are outstanding, headlined by Idris Elba's powerfully convincing portrayal of the iconic revolutionary. " – Mike Massie
- " Inspired performances by both Idris Elba and Naomie Harris. " – Richard Propes