Mandela, My Dad & Me

2015 • 52 minutos

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In 2013, Idris Elba produced and released "Idris Elba presents mi Mandela", an album inspired by his time researching and portraying Nelson Mandela in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom". The musical culture of South Africa was a great influence to him, both present day and historically, and connecting to the music Mr. Mandela would have listened to throughout his life was a great aid in Elba’s preparation for the role. Arrangements were made to record the album in South Africa and Mali at the end of 2013, however, sadly just before Elba left, his father, Winston, passed away. While working simultaneously on the album and promoting his film, Elba had BAFTA award-winning director Daniel Vernon document his movements. "Mandela, My Dad and Me" not only documents one man’s struggle in producing his first album, but also his emotional quest to pay a fitting tribute to two inspirational men.

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Just when I thought I could not love this man any more. His passion, his vision, his patience...... There is just so much more to him than you would imagine. The love for his father is clearly expressed. And it is very clear that love drives him. He is a true Virgo (like me). I am just super happy i found and purchased this documentary. Idris Elba is an amazing man and a true talented artist. His music is definitely an added bonus to the love I already had for everything he does. To see him give his all to his project (album) and promote the "Mandela'' movie, was inspiring. He seems to be such a humble and genuine person. i know one thing; I will not complain about being tired anytime soon. Well.... after today. LOL

Emotional journey that was well worth the watch. As an avid music lover and working through the loss of my mother during a time of great career success, I connected with Idris Elba as he used his passion for music to process his grief. Wish this doc was a bit longer, but I still walked away with a greater appreciation for Mr. Elba’s musical talent, understanding of who he is as a person, and a bigger fan of his as a result.

Awesome documentary. Idris shows the real Idris. No script, no show, no scam, just the raw emotions of Idris. If you like reality documentary, then you'll Love this.