Free Nelson Mandela
2026•1 Seasons•3 Episodes•4.8•Returning Series
DocumentaryWar & Politics
The series documents Mandela’s journey from activist to revolutionary, from prisoner to negotiator and how he led South Africa to democracy from a prison cell. The image of Mandela walking free from prison after 27 years is one of the most iconic in history. It took a fierce political struggle and cultural battle to bring about his freedom, producing a global people-powered movement and an explosion of musical activism.
Network
Channel 4
Origin
GB
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