An exhilarating look at the 1963 Rivonia trial that sentenced Nelson Mandela and nine other defendants to life imprisonment. Several of the defendants, as well as members of Mandela’s legal team, were part of South Africa’s close-knit Jewish community. Newly discovered audio recordings of the trial, stunning animation and interviews with survivors make history come alive in this remarkable film.
‘a heartfelt, humane and visually inventive tribute to a fading generation of giants whose principled sacrifices ended up changing history’ Hollywood Reporter
‘The people interviewed are sharp and witty, carrying their heroism lightly’ ScreenDaily
Film Details: Documentary/Dir: Nicolas Champeaux, Gilles Porte /France/French w/Eng ST/2018/100m
Festivals: Cannes Film Festival, Capetown Int’l Film Festival, N.Y. Jewish Film Festival, UK Jewish Film Festival, New Zealand Int’l Film Festival, Boston Jewish Film Festival
