New Documentary Explores Nelson Mandela's Life At 90 Years

Viva Nelson Mandela: A Hero for All Seasons looks back over his epic life and his status as an international icon. In his ninetieth year he still remains a man at the center of attention, not only in South Africa, but around the world as a moral leader, an elder statesman and an exceptional human being.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 20, 2009 -- Choices Inc, a documentary distribution company, is pleased to announce the release of Viva Nelson Mandela: A Hero for All Seasons, a new DVD celebrating 90 years of Mandela's extraordinary life.

Viva Nelson Mandela: A Hero for All Seasons takes the viewer on a journey behind the headlines and away from the public eye and looks at Mandela as a loyal friend, a dependable comrade, a trusted confidant, a respected mentor, and a man who has touched and transformed countless lives. For the first time his complete story is being told - a life of struggle, humanity, destiny and greatness is recalled and celebrated by those who knew him best and who worked with him in the quest to break the chains of oppression, taking us beyond the political and into the personal. The program features exclusive interviews with politicians, close friends and comrades of Mandela, among who are Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Oliver Tambo, George Bizos, Ahmed Kathrada, Pik Botha, Dorothy Masuka, Nthato Motlana, Cyril Ramaphosa, Helen Suzman, Zolani Mkiva, Jessie Duarte, Francois Pienaar, Sydney Kentridge, Mac Maharaj, Christo Brand and Gill Marcus.

Producer Anant Singh commented, "We are thrilled to have made this special tribute to Madiba for his 90th Birthday. This is our 90th Birthday present to Madiba. Viva Nelson Mandela: A Hero for All Seasons tells Mandela's story and as a South African it makes me very proud to have him as a friend and mentor.

Viva Nelson Mandela: A Hero for All Seasons is a Videovision Entertainment production in association with the SABC, Globalvision Media and Distant Horizon. It is produced by Anant Singh and Helena Spring, executive produced by Sudhir Pragjee and Sanjeev Singh with Danny Schechter as consulting director and is edited and directed by Catherine Meyburgh.

The DVD will be released on May 19th, 2009. Retail price: $24.95. Special Features include a Lesson Plan/Guidebook.

About Choices:
Choices, Inc. is a specialty distributor of quality documentaries, educational programming, and feature films. The company believes that documentaries are highly effective teaching tools, and provides both lesson plans and guidebooks as a resource for educators. More information is available online at www.choicesvideo.net.

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