THE must see movie of the year comes to theaters tomorrow, Dec. 25. After opening up all of the gifts and letting the kiddies play, head on down to your local movie theater for the showing of, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. Watch as Idris Elba portrays a hero of the world, Nelson Mandela.
(Video) Idris Elba Opens Up About Playing Mandela In Biopic
Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in his hometown of Qunu, South Africa, just a few days after his death at the age of 95. Strange that his death coincided with the release of a biopic about his life, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. The biopic hit theaters less than a week before his death. The film, starring Idris Elba as Mandela, is based on Mandela’s autobiography, and goes through the journey of his early life to his 27-year prison sentence to his eventual South African Presidency. At the New York premiere of Mandela, Elba had some heartwarming words to share about his onscreen persona. Check out what he said below!
(Video) News Footage Of Nelson Mandela Being Laid To Rest!
Nelson Mandela was laid to rest this morning in Qunu, South Africa. To check out the footage of his funeral services, click below.
(Photos) Final Farewell: Leaders & Celebs Say Their Goodbyes At Nelson Mandela’s Funeral!
Family members, world leaders, celebrities and royalty all attended Nelson Mandela’s funeral to say their last goodbyes. The emotional funeral took place in Mandela’s childhood town of Qunu, South Africa. His coffin sat in front of a crowd of 4,500 people and 95 candles burned on a dais to honor his 95 years of life. To read more, click below.
(Video) Flash Mob Pays Tribute To Nelson Mandela In Unexpected Place!
This tribute has to be one of the most creative yet, for the fallen leader Nelson Mandela. A grocery store flash mob including the Soweto Gospel Choir, decided to pay homage to Nelson Mandela while the store was packed with customers. Customers could do nothing but watch and become emotion filled from the beautiful tribute, hit the jump to watch the clip.
