MIRACLE RISING: SOUTH AFRICA is the epic legacy of South Africa's political transformation that culminated in the first free and fair elections in April 1994. Recounted through the personal accounts of key figures, both local and international, the documentary examines how South Africa avoided a civil war and moved towards, as Archbishop Desmond Tutu coined the phrase, "a rainbow nation." From the evil legacy of apartheid to the triumphant first democratic elections, Miracle Rising: South Africa moves beyond mere chronology and delves into the hearts and minds of the leaders and people of South Africa, culminating in the thrilling behind-the-scenes events of the elections that resulted in the joyful inauguration of President Nelson Mandela. Told through simple, intimate portraits of key players, it weaves a grand story of a nation into an intimate history of men and women determined to change the country for the best of all who live there.
Miracle Rising: South Africa (2013) is a documentary film directed by Brett Lotriet Best, released on February 9, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Christiane Amanpour, Neil Barnard, Bono and Richard Branson. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
Christiane Amanpour
as Self
Neil Barnard
as Self
Bono
as Self
Richard Branson
as Self
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
as Self
Bill Clinton
as Self
Hillary Clinton
as Self
Embeth Davidtz
as Self
F.W. de Klerk
as Self
Robert De Niro
as Self
Ashley Du Plooy
as Self
Theuns Eloff
as Self
Directed by Brett Lotriet Best, written by Brett Lotriet Best.
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 1 ratings.
MIRACLE RISING: SOUTH AFRICA is the epic legacy of South Africa's political transformation that culminated in the first free and fair elections in April 1994. Recounted through the personal accounts of key figures, both local and international, the documentary examines how South Africa avoided a civil war and moved towards, as Archbishop Desmond Tutu coined the phrase, "a rainbow nation." From the evil legacy of…
Reviewed on August 29, 2013
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The main cast of Miracle Rising: South Africa (2013) includes Christiane Amanpour, Neil Barnard, Bono, Richard Branson and Yvonne Chaka Chaka. The film was directed by Brett Lotriet Best. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Miracle Rising: South Africa was released on February 9, 2013 and runs for 1h 33m.
Miracle Rising: South Africa (2013) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.