Synopsis
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.
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Seasons
Miniseries
3 eps · 2026-06-14
View TMDB-provided episode dates, cast, and synopsis for Free Nelson Mandela. Free Nelson Mandela is listed on Channel 4.