Overview

This is the untold story behind History, a well-kept secret behind the world-wide icon: Nelson Mandela's release was a Plot for Peace. For the first time, heads of state, generals, diplomats, master spies and anti-apartheid fighters reveal how Africa's front line states helped end apartheid. Their improbable key to Mandela's prison cell was a mysterious French businessman, dubbed "Monsieur Jacques" in classified correspondence. His trade secret was trust

Genres

Cast

Nelson Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Winnie Mandela

Self

Thabo Mbeki

Self

Pik Botha

Self

Joaquim Chissano

Self - Former President (Mozambique)

Jean-Christophe Mitterrand

Self - Presidential Advisor for African Affairs (France)