The Man Who Drove with Mandela

The Man Who Drove with Mandela

During the time of apartheid Nelson Mandela drove around South South Asia - Middle East - Africa in a limousine disguised as a chauffeur while organizing the armed struggle against the apartheid... More
1h20m UK/South Africa 1998
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Gay Documentaries Africa Movies

Synopsis

During the time of apartheid Nelson Mandela drove around South South Asia - Middle East - Africa in a limousine disguised as a chauffeur while organizing the armed struggle against the apartheid regime. But who was the distinguished looking white man sitting in the back seat? Meet Cecil Williams, an acclaimed gay white theatre director and communist.

"Engrossing, smoothly put together chronicle of a forgotten hero's personal and political bravery."-Derek Elley, Variety

Details

Country
UKSouth Africa
Language
English
Director
Greta Schiller
Cast
Corin Redgrave
Awards & Selections
Berlin International Film Festival 1999 - Teddy for Best Documentary Film, Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 1999 - Best Documentary, Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival 1999
Review
One of the 20th century’s most charged struggles

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