Project Detail

Troublemaker

Troublemaker

Synopsis

The struggle against apartheid is recounted through Nelson Mandela’s own voice, drawn
from recordings he made while writing his autobiography 'Long Walk to Freedom'.
Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2026 - World premiere

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
94 min
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Producer
Antoine Fuqua, Mac Maharaj, Arthur Landon, Kevin Mann, Mark Bauch, Thabang Lehobye
Editor
Jake Pushinsky
Screenwriter
Michael Toomey Mann
Director of Photography
Maz Makhani
Composer
Marcelo Zarvos

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, US, South Africa co-production

Loron Entertainment (UK), Hipster Media (ZA), Haven Entertainment (US), Hill District Media (US)

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