The 12 Disciples of Nelson Mandela



I caught "The Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela" at the Black Harvest Film Festival last week.

It'll be on PBS in September.

A good film for anyone with an interest in contemporary South African history.

If you're not keen on SA History, aspects of the filmmaking might annoy you. The movie is at once a exposition about the Bloemfontein 12 and their journey into exile for the ANC, and a step-son's eulogy for his stepfather (one of the Bloemfontein 12). In delivering this eulogy, the film begins to become an autobiography of the filmmaker, which is minorly distracting (but certainly annoyed many of the reviewers).

I was able to meet the filmmaker at the screening.

Posted: Tue - August 15, 2006 at 07:52 AM      

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