Offering an intimate look at one of the world’s most revered human rights figures from his childhood to his election as South Africa’s first black president, the feature-length film produced by Jonathan Demme was nominated for the 1997 Academy Award for Best Documentary. A 26-track CD soundtrack includes South African legends Hugh Masekela, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Vusi Mahlasela, The Manhattan Brothers, Brenda Fassie and many more. The 48-page book and National Geographic Map chronicle the political and cultural history of South Africa.

Palm World Voices: Mandela includes:

DVD: Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation

A Captivating view of the indomitable spirit if one of the world’s most fascinating fugures, this full-lenght documentary follows Nelson Mandela from his early days and tribal education to his election as South Africa’s frist black president. Providing insights into his early life, the film takes us through Mandela’s childhood, adolescence, career in law and first marriage. “Mandela” is an absorbing look at the courageous life, tribulations and fortitude of Mandela the leader, while never forgetting the engaging and charismatic spirit of Mandela the man. Film features exclusive interviews and narration from Mandela himself.

Directed by Jo Menell and Angus Gibson and produced by Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon and Jo Menell.

Total Run Time: 118 minutes

Coverage of Mandela on OPRAH

CD: Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation Original Soundtrack

Evoking the rich and vibrant musical legacy of South Africa, with traditional Xhosa and Zulu folk songs, ’50s township swing and jump blues, harmony trios and powerful protest songs of freedom, the soundtrack presents music of South Africa as vast as the country itself. With Vusi Mahlasela, The Manhattan Brothers, Brenda Fassie, Johnny Clegg, The ANC Choir, The Special AKA and many others.

Track List:

1. Robben Island Ambiance
2. Father of Our Nation - Jennifer Jones and Hugh Masekela
3. Childhood - Original Score
4. Sip N’ Fly - The African Jazz Pioneers
5. In The Queue - Original Cast Of The All African Jazz Opera “King Kong”
6. Yiyole The - Havana Swingsters
7. Pula Kgosi Seretse - The Skylarks
8. Ndenzeni Na? (What Have I Done?) - The Father Huddleston Band
9. Vuka Vuka (Get Up, Get Up) - The Manhattan Brothers
10. De Makeba - The Jazz Dazzlers
11. Lalelani - The Skylarks
12. Mandela-Madiba Original Score
13. Toyi Toyi Mix - The African National Congress Choir
14. Heavyweight - The Kalahari Surfers With Lesego Rampolokeng
15. Wars Of Old - Original Score
16. Asimbonaga (Mandela) (We Have Not Seen Him) -Johnny Clegg And Savuka
17. Family Theme - Original Score
18. Nelson Mandela - The Specials
19. Rest In Peace - Original Score
20. When You Come Back - Vusi Mahlasela
21. Transkei - Original Score
22. Guns And Pangas - The Kalahari Surfers With Shaun Naidoo
23. Sad Song - Original Score
24. Phansi Ngodlame - Babsy Mlangeni
25. Mmalo-We - Bayete And Jab Khanyile
26. Black President - Brenda Fassie

48-page Book
Telling the compelling story of the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela is a beautiful, 48-page book filled with dozens of photos and art images, and an essay by acclaimed British journalist Robin Denselow.

20” X 30” Poster Map exclusively created by the National Geographic Society

About Palm World Voices
Exploring contemporary music and culture from musically rich areas of the globe, each release in the Palm World Voices series features a 60 minute DVD of music and beautiful contextual footage, a full-length CD, an essay booklet filled with history and information on each region, and an exclusively-designed 20” x 30” poster map created by The National Geographic Society to enhance the visual knowledge of the region.