Nelson Mandela has managed the transformation from Freedom Fighter to International Figurehead like no other. His name is synonymous with freedom, justice and the desire for reconciliation. This remarkable documentary describes the milestones in the life of Nelson Mandela from his younger days through his political activities for the ANC, his 27 year long imprisonment, up to his achievement of the Nobel Peace Prize and his nomination to be the first black president of South Africa. In a detailed interview he describes his enduring fight against apartheid and gives personal insight into his private life.