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Film · South Africa
Plot for Peace
This is the untold story behind History, a well-kept secret behind the world-wide icon: Nelson Mandela's release was a Plot for Peace. For the first time, heads of state, generals, diplomats, master spies and anti-apartheid fighters reveal how Africa's front line states helped end apartheid. Their improbable key to Mandela's prison cell was a mysterious French businessman, dubbed "Monsieur Jacques" in classified correspondence. His trade secret was trust
Where to watch
Not available in United States. Listed in United Kingdom, Guernsey, Ireland.
Neels Van Tonder
Self
Winnie Mandela
Self
Jacinto Veloso
Self - Minister of Security and Cooperation (Mozambique)
Nelson Mandela
Self (archive footage)
Thabo Mbeki
Self