Antoine Fuqua Announces Documentary on Nelson Mandela Featuring Unheard Interviews
The film, titled 'Troublemaker: The Story Behind The Mandela Tapes,' aims to reveal the complex figure behind the global icon.
- Director Antoine Fuqua partners with Mandela's former cellmate, Mac Maharaj, to produce a documentary using newly discovered interviews with Mandela.
- The documentary seeks to explore Mandela's humanity, strength, and political acumen, challenging the 'nice guy' persona.
- Production, financed by Lorton Entertainment, has begun in South Africa, featuring interviews with Mandela's former comrades.
- The film aims to inspire by showcasing Mandela's journey from a revolutionary lawyer to South Africa's first democratically elected president.
- Mac Maharaj, who smuggled Mandela's autobiography out of prison, serves as an executive producer, providing unique insights into Mandela's life.