Miracle Rising: South Africa (2013)

Name: Miracle Rising: South Africa
Director: Brett Lotriet Best
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013-02-09
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Christiane Amanpour, Neil Barnard, Bono, Richard Branson

Documentary

Director: Brett Lotriet Best

Cast: Christiane Amanpour, Neil Barnard, Bono, Richard Branson

Runtime93 min

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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.

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Miracle Rising: South Africa (2013) directed by Brett Lotriet Best is a compelling documentary that provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the pivotal political transformation in South Africa, told through the personal accounts of key figures like Christiane Amanpour, Bono, and Richard Branson. This film offers a unique perspective on a critical moment in history, moving beyond mere chronology to delve into the hearts and minds of the leaders and people who helped South Africa transition to a democratic nation.