The Trials of Winnie Mandela

A sober, intimate documentary that feels like a family reckoning with a myth, asking you to sit with uncomfortable questions.

Created by

C.A. van Aswegen, Ivor Ichikowitz

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Winnie Mandela, Swati Mandela-Dlamini, Zaziwe Manaway

Tagline

Who holds 100% of Sainthood?

Overview

The story unfolds from the perspective of Madikizela-Mandela’s granddaughters, HRH Princess Zaziwe Manaway (née Dlamini) and HRH Princess Swati Mandela-Dlamini, as they set out to find the essence of their iconic grandmother, affectionately known to them as ‘Big Mommy’. Through their journey, the story pieces together a portrait shaped by personal accounts, family memory, and public record.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Memory, family, identity, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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