Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me

Biopic on the late, great Nelson Mandela, from the point of view of South African author and film director Khalo Matabane. Matabane attempts to paint a truthful portrayal of the man, his philosophy and work.

"Mandela's message of freedom, forgiveness and reconciliation continues to inspire people worldwide. In his personal letter to Mandela - augmented by interviews with the Dalai Lama, Ariel Dorfman, Tariq Ali, Henry Kissinger and others - Matabane confronts his childhood hero with difficult questions. As Matabane says: 'There is a perception that South Africa is a miracle country, but there were no miracles. People fought for freedom and people paid a huge price.' Did Nelson Mandela go too far in his policy of forgiveness and reconciliation? Did he make decisions enhancing today's inequality and poverty in South Africa?" (Sydney Film Festival)

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