Episode 5: Robben Island

Mandela’s boyhood in the Transkei—where he was adopted and raised by a king—shaped the freedom fighter he became.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

Mandela meets the love of his life, Winnie—but the apartheid government conspires to keep them apart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

Mandela’s refusal to give in to government pressure helps inspires a global movement to release him from jail.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

<p>The Darwins trick the police into thinking John’s dead and decide they need to flee the country.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="ht ... Show More

<div> <strong>*Content Warning:</strong> death by suicide, gaslighting, domestic abuse, emotional and physical abuse, suicidal ideation, distressing themes.<br> <br> Music from <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gladragsmusic"><strong>Glad Rags</strong></a> album <a href="https:// ... Show More

<p>For this installment, we cover chapter 12-16, when things really get dark </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>