Connie Field
Director


In the final story of this seven part series, we switch perspectives, taking viewers into the heart of the conflict as our South African characters tell the story of the most important non-violent effort in the anti-apartheid campaign -- the mass movement inside South Africa. The country is in a permanent crisis as it tries to convince the world of the merit of its piecemeal reforms and to win allies internally. The regime struggles to suppress open revolt, at times using savage secret tactics The protest climaxes in a fierce campaign of defiance. Meanwhile, Nelson Mandela becomes a household name as the campaign to free him ignites a worldwide crusade. Caught between international campaigns that succeed in both politically and economically isolating the Apartheid state, and an unstoppable internal mass movement, the regime is finally forced to the negotiating table. After twenty-seven years in prison, Nelson Mandela is released, triggering a global celebration.
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Connie Field
Director

Shadi Chauke
Narrator

Desmond Tutu
Self

Ronald Reagan
Self

Margaret Thatcher
Self
Robert Hughes
Self - British Anti-Apartheid Movement
Allan Boesak
Self - anti-apartheid activist
Les De Villiers
Self - South African minister for communications 1962-1978
Barend du Plessis
Self - South African minister of finance 1984-1992
Pieter Willem Botha
Self - president of South Africa 1984-1989
Sampie Terreblanche
Self - Afrikaner academic
Oliver Tambo
Self - African National Congress
Mac Maharaj
Self - African National Congress
Conny Braam
Self - Dutch Anti-Apartheid Movement
Cheryl Carolus
Self - anti-apartheid activist
Albertina Sisulu
Self - United Democratic Front
Cyril Ramaphosa
Self - Congress of South African Trade Unions
Murphy Morobe
Self - United Democratic Front
Kenneth Kaunda
Self - president of Zambia 1964-1991