Synopsis
A documentary that reveals the untold story of apartheid's fall, and the mysterious French businessman who was instrumental in Nelson Mandela's release from jail.
Scores
Overall Score
26.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
5.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
25.8%
Review Aggregate
72.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 72% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, suspenseful, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicalsuspensefulcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score72.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes168
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $7,051 | $9,345 |
| International | 2014 | $32,760 | $43,417 |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $39,811 | $52,762 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $16,630 | $22,039 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $258,000 | $341,929 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $204,000 | $270,362 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $294,000 | $389,640 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $793,000 | $1,050,968 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $75,000 | $99,398 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $1,640,630 | $2,174,337 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $250,000 (est) | $331,327 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,025 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $66,000 | $87,470 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $90,000 | $119,278 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $50,000 | $66,265 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $536,000 | $710,364 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $1,104,630 | $1,463,972 |
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