This movie isn't perfect - after seeing it one wonders why it wasn't made so. After all, it's about one of the most important people of the 20th Century! It shows his roots in his tribe, revisiting this theme throughout, helping to explain several of his life's turning points. The tribal traditions explain his interest in helping the black populace in South Africa, and his gradual radicalization. 20+ years later, he was at odds with his political party and fellow freedom fighters when the Apartheid government started putting out peace feelers. He's shown struggling internally with power-sharing (delaying true democracy) and his 2nd wife's - Winnie Mandela - terrorist activities. I think they could have highlighted his decision to walk away from power - ala George Washington - and peacefully transfer power. This was a first, and still isn't routine in Africa! Idris Elba's performance clearly puts him in contention for best-actor Oscar.
Review of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
