Rent Mandela: The Man and His Country (2012)

Documentary that examines the remarkable life of Nelson Mandela, the South African civil rights activist and leader who spent over a quarter of a century in prison. Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island for his role as leader of an anti-apartheid group. His release in 1990 marked a turning point in South African history; Mandela would go on to serve as president of the country from 1994 to 1997. This documentary relates his story and features interviews with leading civil rights activists and archive news footage.