BBC Documentaries

Nelson Mandela: One Incredible Life (2010x250)

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Everyone has heard of Nelson Mandela and every celebrity in the world queues up to be photographed with him, but what exactly did he do to become such an incredible icon? In the build-up to the World Cup in South Africa, actress Lenora Crichlow sets off to discover the amazing story of how Mandela brought peace to his country and what he means to people there today. In a journey packed with emotion for Lenora, she uncovers a far more complex and fascinating picture of Mandela and his country than she ever imagined. Lenora discovers a vibrant Rainbow Nation but also learns more about the horrors of apartheid and the extent of poverty and violence in the country. On her journey she unlocks the secrets of who Mandela really is and why his achievements in life are so special and so admired.