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The film Troublemaker, directed by Antoine Fuqua, had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
Fuqua portrays Mandela as a rebel who evolved into a great leader willing to take risks for change.
Maharaj, Mandela’s fellow anti-apartheid activist, helped bring Mandela’s writings to the world from Robben Island.
The documentary uses more than 70 hours of Mandela’s recordings to tell his story in his own voice.
Filmmakers visited key sites across South Africa, including the University of Fort Hare and Robben Island.
The film blends archival footage, photographs, interviews, and animation to fill gaps where footage did not exist.
The documentary aims to present Mandela not just as a global icon but as a fallible human who contributed to change.
AP’s Lindsey Bahr notes the film explores Mandela’s humanity and evolution as a leader.
The Sundance premiere included discussions of Mandela’s resistance, optimism, and the people who supported him.
The documentary seeks to offer lessons on meaningful change on a global scale.

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Troublemaker premieres at Sundance on Jan. 27 and uses Mandela's own audio from his 1994 autobiography project
The film uses Mandela's archival audio to tell his life story, including his early years and imprisonment
The documentary shows Mandela's evolution from non-violence to his own view of 'organized violence' in pursuit of equality
Winnie Mandela's political activity and numerous arrests are documented as part of Mandela's life story
The film covers Mandela's 1994 election as president and his life after release from prison
The documentary blends archival footage with commentary from Mac Maharaj and other historians
Troublemaker aims to capture Mandela's full 95-year life, including his family and political struggles
Director Antoine Fuqua brings the documentary to Sundance as a detailed portrait of Mandela's era
The film notes Mandela's impact on global perceptions of leadership and justice
Sundance screening runs through Jan. 31, offering audiences a deep dive into Mandela's legacy

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