Mandela Long Walk to Freedom: Film Guide

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Ages

14–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013), a faithful biopic covering the life and work of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president and an iconic figure in the civil rights movement of the 20th century.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including History, Politics and Citizenship in addition to highlighting themes surrounding racism and prejudice, equality, historical figures, and democracy.

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Democracy
  • Parliament
  • Human Rights
  • History
  • Twentieth Century
  • World History
  • Politics
  • PSHE Education
  • Science

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