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Based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, it chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Mandela, long walk to freedom (Motion picture)
Other Authors: Nicholson, William (Screenwriter), Elba, Idris (Actor), Harris, Naomie, 1976- (Actor), Bartlett, Jamie, 1966- (Actor), Lotz, Deon (Actor), Pheto, Terry (Actor), Moosa, Riaad (Actor), Matshikiza, Lindiwe (Actor), Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:English
Spanish
Language Notes:English or Spanish dialogue; Spanish; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Subjects:
Mandela, Nelson, > 1918-2013 > Drama.
Presidents > South Africa > Drama.
Anti-apartheid activists > South Africa > Drama.
Political prisoners > South Africa > Drama.
Anti-apartheid movements > South Africa > Drama.
South Africa > Politics and government > 1948-1994 > Drama.
Mandela, Nelson, > 1918-2013 > Teatro.
Presidentes > Sudafrica > Teatro.
Melodramas (Motion pictures)
Biographical films.
Historical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Description
Summary:Based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, it chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society.
Item Description:Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Based on Nelson Mandela's autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom."
Special features: Mandela: the leader you know, the man you didn't; behind-the-scenes featurettes; tribute video gallery; feature commentary with director.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (141 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:Blu-ray, region A/1, widescreen presentation, BD 50; requires Blu-ray player.
Audience:Rating: PG-13; for some intense sequences of violence and disturbing images, sexual content and brief strong language.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Lol Crawley ; production designer, Johnny Breedt ; editor, Rick Russell ; music by Alex Heffes ; "Ordinary love" by U2 ; costume designers, Diana Cilliers, Ruy Filipe.