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Reflections on Nelson Mandela's life sentence
Nelson Mandela reflects on using the 1964 trial as a platform to set out his ideals and beliefs. The clip includes a recording of Mandela鈥檚 statement from the dock at the opening of his trial. Mandela鈥檚 lawyer points out that many South Africans at the time held the belief that Mandela was a terrorist.
First broadcast in 'Mandela: The Living Legend' on 3 March 2003.
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