Winnie Mandela

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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