Winnie Mandela
Her courage inspired a nation.
R 2011 · 107 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama
A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.
Directed by Darrell James Roodt · Written by André Pieterse
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Jennifer Hudson Winnie Mandela -
Terrence Howard Nelson Mandela -
Elias Koteas Colonel de Vries -
Wendy Crewson Mary Botha -
Angelique Pretorius Marcia -
Karl Thaning Ferry Policeman - C Conrad Kemp Brandfort Policeman
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Garth Breytenbach Roadblock Policeman -
David Dennis Chairperson Truth & Reconciliation Commission -
Mary-Ann Barlow TRC Reporter -
Aubrey Poo Peter Magubane - U Unathi Kapela Winnie (12 & 13)
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