Madiba

Madiba (2017)

EndedScripted showDrama, History

Madiba is the story of Nelson Mandela, the globally beloved humanitarian, as well as the many other leaders of the African National Congress -- Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu -- who fought alongside Mandela in the multi-racial, multi-national movement that led to the end of South African apartheid.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 20:00 (120 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Madiba premiere?

Madiba premiered on February 1, 2017.

Who is the main actor in Madiba?

Laurence Fishburne plays the role of Nelson Mandela in Madiba.

What is the genre of Madiba?

Madiba is a biographical drama miniseries.

How many episodes are there in Madiba?

Madiba consists of six episodes.

What is the plot of Madiba?

Madiba follows the life and struggles of Nelson Mandela, from his early years to his time as president of South Africa.

Who produced Madiba?

Madiba was produced by Blue Ice Pictures.

What is the running time of each episode of Madiba?

Each episode of Madiba has a running time of approximately 42 minutes.

Who are the other main cast members of Madiba?

Orlando Jones plays Oliver Tambo, David Harewood plays Walter Sisulu, and Michael Nyqvist plays Hendrik Verwoerd in Madiba.

What was the critical reception of Madiba?

The critical reception of Madiba was mixed.

Who wrote the screenplay for Madiba?

The screenplay for Madiba was written by Paul Webb.

What other works has the director of Madiba worked on?

The director of Madiba, Kevin Hooks, has also worked on Criminal Minds, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Prison Break.

Was Madiba filmed on location in South Africa?

Yes, Madiba was filmed on location in South Africa.

What awards, if any, did Madiba win?

Madiba did not win any major awards.

What was the production budget for Madiba?

The production budget for Madiba has not been publicly disclosed.

Who composed the music for Madiba?

The music for Madiba was composed by Laurent Eyquem.

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