The premiere of “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”, which chronicles the life of Nelson Mandela, had many ministers in tears, reports Mpho Raborife.
Justice Minister Jeff Radebe cried more than once during some of the scenes of the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, which premiered at the Zone in Rosebank, Johannesburg, on Sunday.
“It was a very emotional movie. It depicted not only the struggle by Nelson Mandela but also by the people of South Africa,” Radebe said.
“I cried many times during the movie because it was so emotional.”
Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor said she had mixed feelings after watching the film.
“I have mixed emotions about it. I hope it’s going to be successful. It was a good mix of entertainment and history,” she said.
ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa praised the film.
“I thought the movie was great. It depicted Nelson Mandela very well. And it was a good narrative of our history,” he said.
The film will be released in South Africa and the United States on November 28 and actor Idris Elba stars in the lead role of Mandela.
Full story: Mail & Guardian, where you will find a clip from the movie.
