Miracle Rising: South Africa (2013)
MIRACLE RISING: SOUTH AFRICA is the epic legacy of South Africa's political transformation that culminated in the first free and fair elections in April 1994. Recounted through the personal accounts of key figures, both local and international, the documentary examines how South Africa avoided a civil war and moved towards, as Archbishop Desmond Tutu coined the phrase, "a rainbow nation." From the evil legacy of apartheid to the triumphant first democratic elections, Miracle Rising: South Africa moves beyond mere chronology and delves into the hearts and minds of the leaders and people of South Africa, culminating in the thrilling behind-the-scenes events of the elections that resulted in the joyful inauguration of President Nelson Mandela. Told through simple, intimate portraits of key players, it weaves a grand story of a nation into an intimate history of men and women determined to change the country for the best of all who live there.
Cast
- Christiane Amanpour - Self
- Neil Barnard - Self
- Bono - Self
- Richard Branson - Self
- Yvonne Chaka Chaka - Self
- Bill Clinton - Self
- Hillary Clinton - Self
- Embeth Davidtz - Self
- F.W. de Klerk - Self
- Robert De Niro - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miracle Rising: South Africa about?
- MIRACLE RISING: SOUTH AFRICA is the epic legacy of South Africa's political transformation that culminated in the first free and fair elections in April 1994. Recounted through the personal accounts of key figures, both local and international, the documentary examines how South Africa avoided a civil war and moved towards, as Archbishop Desmond Tutu coined the phrase, "a rainbow nation." From the evil legacy of apartheid to the triumphant first democratic elections, Miracle Rising: South Africa moves beyond mere chronology and delves into the hearts and minds of the leaders and people of South Africa, culminating in the thrilling behind-the-scenes events of the elections that resulted in the joyful inauguration of President Nelson Mandela. Told through simple, intimate portraits of key players, it weaves a grand story of a nation into an intimate history of men and women determined to change the country for the best of all who live there.
- Who directed Miracle Rising: South Africa?
- Miracle Rising: South Africa was directed by Brett Lotriet Best.
- Who stars in Miracle Rising: South Africa?
- Miracle Rising: South Africa stars Christiane Amanpour, Neil Barnard, Bono, Richard Branson, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Bill Clinton.
- How long is Miracle Rising: South Africa?
- Miracle Rising: South Africa has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Miracle Rising: South Africa?
- Miracle Rising: South Africa is a Documentary film.
- Where was Miracle Rising: South Africa produced?
- Miracle Rising: South Africa was produced in South Africa.