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Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation

Original title: Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
  • TV Special
  • 19881988
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
55
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Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
  • Documentary
  • Music
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela.Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela.Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
55
YOUR RATING
  • Writer
    • Kim Fuller
  • Stars
    • Bryan Adams
    • Joan Armatrading
    • Nick Ashford
Top credits
  • Writer
    • Kim Fuller
  • Stars
    • Bryan Adams
    • Joan Armatrading
    • Nick Ashford
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    • 1User review
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Sting at an event for Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Mark Knopfler at an event for Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Eric Clapton at an event for Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)
    Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988)

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    Bryan Adams
    Bryan Adams
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    Joan Armatrading
    Joan Armatrading
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    Nick Ashford
    Nick Ashford
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Ashford & Simpson)
    Aswad
    • Themselvesas Themselves
    Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough
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    H.B. Barnum
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    Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals
    • Selfas Self
    Harry Belafonte
    Harry Belafonte
    • Selfas Self
    Corbin Bernsen
    Corbin Bernsen
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    Jackson Browne
    Jackson Browne
    • Selfas Self
    Jonathan Butler
    • Selfas Self
    Paul Carrack
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    Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman
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    Tracy Chapman
    Tracy Chapman
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    Chubby Checker
    Chubby Checker
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    Eric Clapton
    Eric Clapton
    • Selfas Self
    Clarence Clemons
    Clarence Clemons
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    Joe Cocker
    Joe Cocker
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    • Writer
      • Kim Fuller
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    • Trivia
      The concert, which was on behalf of Nelson Mandela who was then in jail in South Africa, was aired live in Great Britain. The BBC cut away frequently when the performers gave political speeches. But when the program aired in the United States, Fox Television systematically deleted all political references.
    • Connections
      Featured in Whitney (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      If You Love Somebody (Set Them Free)
      Written by Sting

      Performed by Sting

    User reviews1

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    Top review
    The most amazing concert ever
    I had the opportunity to be here on the day all the stars came out to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela.

    I have to say the greatest surprise for me was to witness the amazing talent of Whitney Houston. I must confess that i was not the greatest fan of hers until i had the honour of hearing that Gospel influenced voice of hers. I have never been so mesmerized by any singer before or for that matter since.

    Her vocal ability, strength and range completely commanded the 100,000 strong crowd.

    For me it was incredible to witness such an amazing performance.

    Anyone who appreciates the human voice as an instrument.......this is one moment not to be missed.

    Whitney was the star among stars.
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    • jeffphillip
    • Sep 3, 2004

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 1988 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
    • Filming locations
      • Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Elephant House Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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