1.
Winnie Mandela: this film focuses on the active
role Winnie Mandela takes in the anti-apartheid movement, especially during the
27 years in which her husband is imprisoned. It gives a more detailed idea of
the actions taken by others in the fight against apartheid, as well as a look
into the interesting dynamic of the Mandela’s marriage, and how the
circumstances surrounding their imprisonment shaped Winnie’s more aggressive
role in the movement.
2.
Invictus: this film showcases Mandela’s efforts
as the newly elected president of South Africa to unite the country by partnering
with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team. Mandela inspires the struggling
team to great success, which speaks for his great ability to rally together
support and work toward the ultimate goal of unity and equality.
3.
Cry Freedom: This is a very influential movie focusing
on the bond of a black activist and South African journalist in apartheid South
Africa, and the sacrifices they make toward the eventual goal of equality. This
film in particular gave me a greater understanding of the class and race-based
division of apartheid era society, and the rigidity of these divisions
throughout the period of apartheid.
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