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Summary The three-part miniseries based on the autobiographies, "Conversations With Myself" and "Nelson Mandela by Himself" chronicles Nelson Mandela's (Laurence Fishburne) beginnings as he meets Winnie (Terry Pheto), his second wife as well as important figures in the Anti-Apartheid Movement like Oliver Tambo (Orlando Jones), Walter Sisulu (Dav...

  • 2017
  • TV-PG
  • BET
  • 2017
  • TV-PG
  • BET

Madiba

Season 1 Premiere: Feb 1, 2017
Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 4 User Ratings
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Summary The three-part miniseries based on the autobiographies, "Conversations With Myself" and "Nelson Mandela by Himself" chronicles Nelson Mandela's (Laurence Fishburne) beginnings as he meets Winnie (Terry Pheto), his second wife as well as important figures in the Anti-Apartheid Movement like Oliver Tambo (Orlando Jones), Walter Sisulu (Dav...

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Feb 1, 2017
Somehow, despite obvious physical differences, Fishburne channels the spirit of Mandela well. Backing him is an equally strong supporting cast, especially Orlando Jones and David Harewood as the dedicated ANC members Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisiulu, respectively, and Terry Pheto as the fiery Winnie Mandela. Madiba is must-see television for anyone who questions the limits of human nature in pursuing a cause.
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Feb 1, 2017
Madiba is inspiring and ambitious in both its casting and subject matter -- a historical drama that once would have landed on a major network and represents a welcome venture for BET.
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Jan 31, 2017
It’s a by-the-numbers biopic, taking a straight line through history that doesn’t allow for much complexity or uncertainty.
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Production Company:
  • Showtime Networks
  • Blue Ice Pictures
Initial Release Date: Feb 1, 2017
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-PG
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Black Reel Awards for Television
• 4 Nominations
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 2 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
• 1 Nomination

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