British actor Idris Elba plays Nelson Mandela in the long-awaited movie adaptation of the anti-apartheid icon's autobiography.
'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' —
British actor Idris Elba plays Nelson Mandela in the long-awaited movie adaptation of the anti-apartheid icon's autobiography.
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Called "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom," the biopic had its South African premiere in Johannesburg on November 3.
'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' —
Called "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom," the biopic had its South African premiere in Johannesburg on November 3.
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The film follows the life of the freedom fighter from his early years in a rural village to his election as South Africa's president in 1994.
'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' —
The film follows the life of the freedom fighter from his early years in a rural village to his election as South Africa's president in 1994.
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Mandela became an international figure while enduring 27 years in prison.
'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' —
Mandela became an international figure while enduring 27 years in prison.
British actress Naomie Harris stars in the movie as Mandela's second wife, Winnie.
'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' —
British actress Naomie Harris stars in the movie as Mandela's second wife, Winnie.
Harris, who recently starred in "Skyfall," also attended the Johannesburg premiere Sunday.
'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' —
Harris, who recently starred in "Skyfall," also attended the Johannesburg premiere Sunday.
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Elba with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (center) and her daughter Zindzi at the movie's premiere.
'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' —
Elba with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (center) and her daughter Zindzi at the movie's premiere.
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