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The world still needs role models. With recent demonstrations sweeping across the country, the need for people to seek out leaders who challenge us to be better human beings is needed now more than ever.
Nelson Mandela was one such leader. He lived the spectrum from terrorist to politician to national hero. He didn’t just forgive but reconciled with his adversaries, and received the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize for the historic achievement to end apartheid.
Renowned spoken word poet Sharrif Simmons collaborated on this original Red Mountain Theatre Company work based on the lives impacted by the legendary humanitarian who, though his human rights struggles, became one of the 20th century’s most prominent political figures. MANDELA explores the life of a true visionary through spoken word, music and video. This is a powerful event for reflection and inspiration.