What is The Weinstein Company Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?

The Weinstein Company was the distributor of the 2013 film "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom," which chronicled the life of legendary South African leader Nelson Mandela. The film starred Idris Elba as Mandela and Naomie Harris as his wife, Winnie Mandela.

The Weinstein Company was responsible for the marketing and distribution of the film worldwide. They released it in the United States on November 29, 2013. The film was directed by Justin Chadwick and was based on Mandela's 1994 autobiography of the same name.

The film chronicled Mandela's life from his childhood in a rural village, through his decades-long fight against racial segregation in South Africa, to his eventual release from prison and ascension to the presidency in 1994. The film also explored the tumultuous relationship between Mandela and his wife, Winnie, and their eventual separation.

"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise going to Elba's performance as Mandela. The film was also honored with a BAFTA nomination for Best British Film.

However, the film's release was somewhat overshadowed by controversy surrounding the Weinstein Company founder, Harvey Weinstein. In 2017, numerous women, including some A-list actresses, accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault. Weinstein was subsequently fired from the Weinstein Company, which later declared bankruptcy. Despite the controversy, "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" remains a powerful and resonant film that celebrates the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in modern history.