Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President (1986)
This is the story of the life of the pre-eminent figures of the twentieth century, Nelson Mandela, up until his release after 27 years of prison. It takes us from boyhood with roots firmly embedded in the soil of Africa, through his political training with the African National Congress into the years of repression. Deeply involved with all the great anti-apartheid activities – the Defiance Campaign, the Freedom Charter, the Treason Trial, boycotts and strikes – Mandela was finally betrayed and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Director: Peter Davis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: December 31, 1986
Production: Villon Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President about?
- This is the story of the life of the pre-eminent figures of the twentieth century, Nelson Mandela, up until his release after 27 years of prison. It takes us from boyhood with roots firmly embedded in the soil of Africa, through his political training with the African National Congress into the years of repression. Deeply involved with all the great anti-apartheid activities – the Defiance Campaign, the Freedom Charter, the Treason Trial, boycotts and strikes – Mandela was finally betrayed and sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Who directed Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President?
- Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President was directed by Peter Davis.
- How long is Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President?
- Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President?
- Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President is a Documentary film.
- Where was Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President produced?
- Nelson Mandela: Prisoner to President was produced in United States of America.