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Dear Mandela

Dear Mandela

Directed by Dara Kell, Christopher Nizza

When the South African government promises to ‘eradicate the slums’ and begins evicting shack dwellers from their homes, three friends who live in Durban’s vast shantytowns refuse to be moved. DEAR MANDELA follows their journey from their shacks to the highest court in the land as they invoke Nelson Mandela’s example and become leaders in an inspiring social movement.

When the South African government promises to 'eradicate the slums' and begins to evict shack dwellers far outside the city, three friends who live in Durban's vast shantytowns refuse to be moved.

Cast: Mnikelo Ndabankulu, Zama Ndlovu, Mazwi Nzimande, S'bu Zikode