Idris Elba explores his relation to Nelson Mandela while recording an album inspired by Mandela and his father, capturing an emotional journey in South Africa and Mali; during production his father passes away. The film is a musical memoir weaving memory, music, and Mandela's legacy, as Elba faces memory and meaning through the lens along with a logistics of recording on location.
Latest News About My Dad film captures Elba's reflection to Mandela
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UnionDocsMandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation
A captivating view of the indomitable spirit if one of the world’s most fascinating figures, this documentary follows Nelson Mandela from his early days and tribal education to his election as South Africa’s first black president.
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Screening – Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation - Frontline Club
Intimate biography that follows Nelson Mandela from his early days as the son of a tribal chief through to his election as South Africa's first black president. Produced by Jonathan Demme and nominated for the 1997 Academy Award for Best Documentary, the feature film features exclusive interviews and narration from Nelson Mandela, one of the world's most revered political figures.
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Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation is a documentary co-produced by Jonathan Demme and contains exclusive interviews with Mandela - NMF Archive
It was nominated for a Best Documentary Oscar
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Mandela, My Dad & Me - Movies on Google Play
In 2013, Idris Elba produced and released "Idris Elba presents mi Mandela", an album inspired by his time researching and portraying Nelson Mandela in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom". The musical culture of South Africa was a great influence to him, both present day and historically, and connecting to the music Mr. Mandela would have listened to throughout his life was a great aid in Elba’s preparation for the role. Arrangements were made to record the album in South Africa and Mali at the end...