As Nelson Mandela's centenary approaches, we revisit a pivotal moment when he and seven fellow defendants dared to defy South Africa's apartheid regime. In 1963-64, they faced off against the state in a trial marked by brutal cross-examinations. Undeterred, they turned the tables, challenging the government's grip on power. Archival recordings of these tense courtroom showdowns bring us back to a turning point in history.

Runtime: 105 min