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The State Against Mandela and the Others (2020): Cast & Ratings

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The State Against Mandela and the Others is a 2020 documentary directed by Gilles Porte and Nicolas Champeaux, starring Nelson Mandela, Donald Trump and Winnie Mandela. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Metascore
75
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The State Against Mandela and the Others (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Documentary
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The story

What Is The State Against Mandela and the Others About?

The premise of The State Against Mandela and the Others without spoilers.

Approaching Nelson Mandela’s centenary, this documentary revisits a crucial moment when he and seven others challenged South Africa's apartheid regime. During the 1963-64 trial, the defendants faced intense cross-examinations from the state. However, they strategically turned the tables, confronting the government's authority and sparking a pivotal turning point in the fight against apartheid. Archival courtroom recordings offer a powerful glimpse into this historic showdown.

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Cast & crew

The State Against Mandela and the Others Cast

Nelson Mandela leads the cast, with Donald Trump and Winnie Mandela. Directed by Gilles Porte and Nicolas Champeaux; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Gilles Porte and Nicolas Champeaux

More films directed by Gilles Porte and Nicolas Champeaux, best-rated first: When the Sea Rises, Lieutenant Jangles and The State Against Mandela and the Others.

Ratings

The State Against Mandela and the Others Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The State Against Mandela and the Others 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

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The State Against Mandela and the Others FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The State Against Mandela and the Others, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The State Against Mandela and the Others?

The State Against Mandela and the Others runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The State Against Mandela and the Others released?

The State Against Mandela and the Others was released on February 19, 2020.

Who directed The State Against Mandela and the Others?

The State Against Mandela and the Others was directed by Gilles Porte and Nicolas Champeaux.

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Who is in the cast of The State Against Mandela and the Others?

The State Against Mandela and the Others stars Nelson Mandela, Donald Trump and Winnie Mandela, among 10 credited actors.

How is The State Against Mandela and the Others rated?

The State Against Mandela and the Others has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does The State Against Mandela and the Others have a post-credit scene?

No. The State Against Mandela and the Others has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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