'Once, Mandela was seen as the devil incarnate': the TV show laying bare the true struggle against apartheid
From the activist who knew him as ‘Uncle Nelson’ to the campaigner who would go on to become a cabinet member, we talk to those involved in the struggle – and who feature in an eye-opening new documentary
TL;DR
- The campaign against apartheid and Nelson Mandela's journey are the subject of a new documentary series, 'Free Nelson Mandela'.
- Activists like Peter Hain and Dali Tambo faced personal threats and vilification during the struggle.
- The British anti-apartheid movement, using sports and culture, became a central force in the international struggle.
- Events like the 1986 march and concert at Clapham Common, and the 1988 Wembley concert, significantly boosted global awareness and changed public perception.
- Nelson Mandela is portrayed as a deeply personal and relatable figure, despite his status as a global icon and former prisoner.