21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children
2008, English. Directed by Angus Gibson.
Documentaries that revisit a group of children every seven years is brought to post-apartheid South Africa. Here, filmmaker Angus Gibson interviews 11 young people of various races and backgrounds as they turn 21. The result is an insightful look at how they've changed and the issues they face such as crime, race relations, education and the AIDS epidemic which has killed three of the original 14 children.
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- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
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- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 22 July 2008
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21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children: quick answers
What should I watch before 21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children?
Watch 7 Up South Africa (1992) and 14 Up South Africa (1999) first.
What comes after 21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children?
Next in the series: 28 Up South Africa (2013).
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How long is 21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children?
21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children on?
21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like 21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children?
If you liked 21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children, try 56 Up, American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince, The U.S. vs. John Lennon.
Who directed 21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children?
21 Up South Africa: Mandela's Children (2008) was directed by Angus Gibson and stars Frans.