The biography of ex South African President Nelson Mandela, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's segregated society.
153 minutes, No persons under 10 (Language, Sex, Violence, Prejudice) Biographical, Drama, Period piece, South African, On the art circuit
Implied, scenes of kissing, fondling and affection
Violence
Mild to moderate, realistic, psychological, infrequent
Prejudice
Historical context, apartheid, racial, mild
Blasphemy
None
Drug abuse
Cigarettes
Comments
Themes are complex and mature, created in a way that could be harmful to kids below the age of 10 years. The film (focus) is on Nelson Mandela and his life history. The movie is historical as it tells the story of the birth of a democratic South Africa and has educational value.
