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An Act of Defiance
Pittsburgh Premiere
This award-winning historical thriller chronicles the early years of the underground anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa, recounting the fate of Nelson Mandela and his inner circle of Black and Jewish resistance fighters. A tenacious lawyer risks all to defend them and expose the corruption integral to the country’s system of racial segregation. Filled with political intrigue and suspenseful courtroom drama, this captivating true story exposes Mandela’s seminal struggle against racism and white supremacy.
Best Film – UK Jewish Film Festival
Audience Favorite Gold Award – Mill Valley Film Festival
Community Partners: Repair the World, University of Pittsburgh - School of Law
Director:Jean van de Velde
Length:123 minutes
Released:2017
Language:AfrikaansEnglish
Country:Netherlands
Year Featured:2018