What Mandela learned from his epic journey—and what made Mandela truly great.

Mandela battles to stave off civil war even as he campaigns to become the first president of a democratic South Africa.

Mandela’s refusal to give in to government pressure helps inspires a global movement to release him from jail.

Mandela meets the love of his life, Winnie—but the apartheid government conspires to keep them apart.

Mandela’s boyhood in the Transkei—where he was adopted and raised by a king—shaped the freedom fighter he became.

Mandela is sentenced to South Africa’s Alcatraz—but discovers unexpected ways to continue the struggle.

With the whole world watching, Mandela confronts the apartheid government in court.

Mandela travels across Africa for military training—but he experiences a life-altering betrayal when he returns.

After South African police step up their violent attacks against protestors, Mandela launches a guerrilla movement.

Nelson Mandela, the most hunted fugitive in South Africa, is captured. 30 years later, the most famous prisoner in the world, is released.

Mandela: The Lost Tapes provides an intimate look at who Nelson Mandela was beyond his carefully curated public persona. Through Mandela’s own words, he reveals his extraordinary journey to becoming one of the greatest leaders in modern history.