Nelson Mandela: The Journey (5 DVD Box Set)

Disc 1 - Country

The unique story of Nelson Mandela's early years.¿¿ Born in one of the most rural parts of South Africa.¿¿ Mandela is adopted by the Thembu royalty after the death of his father, but the lure of the city is far more powerful that the prospect of an aristrocratic lifestyle in the country and Mandela flees to Johannesburg.

Disc 2 - City

The formidable acial prejudice that Nelson Mandela encounters on moving to Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city, leads to his rapi politicisation and foght to topple apartheid.¿¿ The programme charts the events that began one of the most legendary civil rights campaigns of the 20th century.

Disc 3 - Rivonia

A comnpelling account of Nelson Mandela's secret life as he spear-heads the underground struggle against apartheid regime.¿¿ He's the main instigator behind the ANC's decision to launch an armed campaign, which leads to his capture, the famous Rivonia trial and life imprisonment.

Disc 4 - Prison

An uncompromising insight into the darkest days of Mandela's life as he becomes the world's most famous prisoner.¿¿ Despite lengthy incarceration in an apartheid prison, Nlson mandela overcomes indignity and harshness to begin negitiations that will eventually lead to a democratic South Africa.

Disc 5 - President

A fascinating film revisiting the seminal moment in global politics that captured the imagination of the world.¿¿ The events that transpire as Mandela triumphs over gruelling political negotiations, widespread violence and personal tradgedy to become South Africa's first black president.