Mandela
Saison 1 Épisode 6 - The Passing of an Icon
Documentaire
For many of the journalists working for South African news channel eNCA, the death of Nelson Mandela was the most memorable story of their careers. It was a week in which South Africa regained the international limelight, but then threatened to derail following a series of bungles - including the hiring of a schizophrenic criminal who interpreted speeches in fake sign language.
Sous-titres: English
Avec:Chris Nicklin
Réalisé par:Marion Edmonds
Saison 1
S01:E01 - City
The formidable racial prejudice that Nelson Mandela encounters on moving to Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, leads to his rapid politicisation and fight to topple apartheid. The programme charts the events that began one of the most legendary civil rights campaigns of the 20th century.
S01:E02 - Country
The unique story of Nelson Mandela's early years. Born in one of the most rural parts of South Africa, Mandela is adopted by the Thembu royalty after the death of his father. But the lure of the city is more powerful than an aristocratic lifestyle in the country, and Mandela flees to Johannesburg.
S01:E03 - President
A fascinating film revisiting the seminal moment in global politics that captured the imagination of the world. The events that transpire as Mandela triumphs over gruelling political negotiations, widespread violence and personal tragedy to become South Africa's first black president.
S01:E04 - Prison
An uncompromising insight into the darkest days of Mandela's life as he becomes the world's most famous prisoner. Despite lengthy incarceration in an apartheid prison, Nelson Mandela overcomes indignity and harshness to begin the negotiations that will eventually lead to a democratic South Africa.
S01:E05 - Rivonia
In October 1963 the Rivonia Trial, which was widely known as the trial that forever changed South Africa, saw Mandela and others faced with charges of sabotage and ultimately led to Mandela’s imprisonment.
S01:E06 - The Passing of an Icon
For many of the journalists working for South African news channel eNCA, the death of Nelson Mandela was the most memorable story of their careers. It was a week in which South Africa regained the international limelight, but then threatened to derail following a series of bungles - including the hiring of a schizophrenic criminal who interpreted speeches in fake sign language.