The State Against Mandela and the Others
Amstelfilm | Release Date: February 19, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
75
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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The Hollywood ReporterStephen DaltonFeb 19, 2020
The State Against Mandela and the Others adds little essential to the vast library of documentaries about Mandela and the anti-apartheid struggle. All the same, this is a heartfelt, humane and visually inventive tribute to a fading generation of giants whose principled sacrifices ended up changing history. Read full review
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Screen DailyAllan HunterFeb 19, 2020
The people interviewed are sharp and witty, carrying their heroism lightly and revealing a strength of character that sustained them through lengthy imprisonment and beyond. Read full review
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VarietyGuy LodgeFeb 19, 2020
The State Against Mandela and the Others outlines a complex network of motives and tensions underpinning this single sensational trial: Nothing here is exactly revelatory to those with a working knowledge of apartheid history, but few documentaries have gathered the stakes involved in the trial quite so deftly. Read full review
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IndieWireJacqueline ColeyFeb 19, 2020
Audiences may find the filmmakers’ approach more compelling than the film itself. Read full review
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The New York TimesGlenn KennyFeb 19, 2020
Mandela did not die before effecting a huge change in his still-traumatized country. This movie sheds a valuable light on his struggle. Read full review
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