Dear Mandela


1h 33m 2012

Brief Synopsis

When the South African government decides to eradicate the slums and begins to evict shack dwellers far outside the city, three friends who live in Durban's vast shantytowns refuse to leave. Here, we follow their journey from their shacks to the highest court in the land as they invoke Nelson Mandel

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Political
Release Date
2012

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

When the South African government decides to eradicate the slums and begins to evict shack dwellers far outside the city, three friends who live in Durban's vast shantytowns refuse to leave. Here, we follow their journey from their shacks to the highest court in the land as they invoke Nelson Mandela's example and lead the charge of a growing social movement. .

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Political
Release Date
2012

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States September 21, 2012

Limited Release in United States September 21, 2012 (New York City)

Released in United States 2012

Released in United States 2012 (Documentary Features)

Released in United States 2012