Mandela, My Dad and Me

Mandela, My Dad and Me

6.0

Dec 07 2015

1h 52m

Documentary

While in the middle of preparing to play Nelson Mandela, Hollywood star Idris Elba embarks on a South African odyssey to record a studio album, connect, and open up about his roots.

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Self

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