Book to the Film
Nelson Mandela is one of the most important and inspiring figures of the 20th century. His life and work has had an immeasurable influence on generations of people around the world. This book gives over 30 eminent personalities such as politicians, artists, activists, companions and critics who knew him or were influenced by him a chance to speak. Besides great admiration for the peacemaker and reconciler who led South Africa non-violently from apartheid to democracy, there are also critical voices. For the icon Mandela faces the reality of South Africa's still extremely unequal and violent society.