Antoine Fuqua discusses bringing Nelson Mandela's story to the screen, the intensive research to do so, and the honor of premiering at Sundance 2026.

Premiering at Sundance, Antoine Fuqua discusses why the documentary centers the global icon’s own voice. “I wanted people to see him as a human being,” the director said.

Idris Elba details how he spent a night in a South African prison to ready for Nelson Mandela role - The actor was the lead in the 2013 biopic about Nelson Mandela’s 27 years in prison ...

The 70 personal items include a cell key from Robben Island, where Mandela was imprisoned for 18 of the 27 years he was locked up, a pair of Aviator sunglasses and one of his signature floral shirts.

AFA copy 39088019020262 is a gift from Janet Stanley. "An unforgettable portrait of one of the most inspiring historical figures of the twentieth century, published on the centenary of his birth.