Documentary Screening: Free Nelson Mandela
- Date 28 May 2026 - 7.00 p.m.
- Location Garden Quad Auditorium, St John's College
Free Nelson Mandela (directed by James Rogan) is the story of the biggest campaign for a single prisoner in history, and the man who became, for many, the greatest politician of the twentieth century. The series documents Mandela’s journey from activist to revolutionary, from prisoner to negotiator and how he led South Africa to democracy from a prison cell.
The image of Mandela walking free from prison after 27 years is one of the most iconic in history. It took a fierce political struggle and cultural battle to bring about his freedom, producing a global people-powered movement and an explosion of musical activism. With extensive access to those who fought for his freedom and the people at the heart of the anti-apartheid movement, including some of the world’s biggest music stars and hours of previously unseen material, this three-part series, for the first time, tells the story in full.
About the event:
At this event, we will be screening the first episode of the series (47 minutes), followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
The screening is free to attend, but we ask that all attendees register in advance via Eventbrite.
This event is made possible by kind support from Rogan Productions and Action for Southern Africa (ACSTA).