Goodbye Bafana

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00:00:55 Stay in line, bastards.
00:01:03 Keep in line, man. Keep in line.
00:01:04 What are you looking at me like that for,
00:01:07 What are you looking at?
00:01:09 Move!
00:01:12 You men make sure that's tied
00:01:18 Careful, man!
00:01:20 -Pa, why is it taking so long?
00:01:24 Move your feet, move your feet,
00:01:25 I said, go back!
00:01:30 Sergeant Gregory, Dannie Bosman,
00:01:34 -Your first time to Robben lsland?
00:01:38 You'll get bored with that soon enough.
00:01:40 -What prison are you from?
00:01:43 Well, Robben lsland
00:01:47 All prisoners below deck
00:01:50 Ladies and children, all aboard please!
00:01:58 -Where's your mom?
00:02:01 We can board now, sweetie.
00:02:04 -How do I look?
00:02:08 -As long as I don't get seasick.
00:02:10 Will I be able
00:02:11 Of course, you will.
00:02:13 'Cause I don't want to share
00:02:14 Who said I want to share with you?
00:02:16 You two stop fighting
00:02:18 Remember, first impressions
00:02:37 Are all the prisoners
00:02:39 All of them.
00:02:40 But at Kroonstad, they were White.
00:02:41 We don't mix Whites and Blacks,
00:02:44 These are not just criminals, Brent,
00:02:48 But what's the difference?
00:02:51 Terrorists are terrible people.
00:02:52 They want to kill all the Whites
00:02:55 Which is why we lock them up
00:03:03 Sergeant Gregory?
00:03:06 Captain Devett.
00:03:08 How do you do, Captain?
00:03:10 I have a jeep standing by. This way.
00:03:25 One, two.
00:03:29 All aboard, Captain.
00:03:56 This is it.
00:04:01 You can stand down for today,
00:04:03 This evening you're expected
00:04:05 at the OC's residence,
00:04:16 Gloria, I can't find my step-outs!
00:04:19 Ma is visiting next door, Pa.
00:04:22 Why is the toilet outside, Pa?
00:04:24 These houses are old, boet.
00:04:27 -What war?
00:04:29 -What happens if I need to go at night?
00:04:33 But there are bad people out there.
00:04:35 Boy, the only bad people on this island
00:04:38 Okay, Pa.
00:04:40 -James, are you decent?
00:04:42 Excuse all the boxes,
00:04:44 This is my husband, James.
00:04:46 -How do you do?
00:04:47 Sannie's kindly offered
00:04:49 Oh, that's very nice.
00:04:50 Oh, Sannie's husband
00:04:51 So if you ever need anything,
00:04:55 Just don't say where it came from.
00:04:57 -I can't find my step-outs.
00:05:00 -And you, James? What's your posting?
00:05:02 We'll probably find out this evening.
00:05:04 You must be something special
00:05:07 to the Colonel's house,
00:05:11 -Serious?
00:05:13 The officers here are all bloody snobs.
00:05:15 I've got dinner on the stove.
00:05:17 Give me a shout
00:05:19 Right. Thanks, Sannie.
00:05:21 Hell, I'm starting
00:05:24 You get in with the officers and
00:05:27 You have to be
00:05:28 This is not Worcester, James.
00:05:33 This is Robben lsland,
00:05:35 You play your cards right
00:05:37 and, who knows, in five years,
00:05:40 Dream on.
00:05:41 I think I'm going to give you
00:05:43 Oh, Christ, woman, you never stop!
00:05:45 -Come on!
00:05:47 You don't have to wait
00:05:49 I'm a fully qualified hairdresser!
00:05:51 -Really?
00:05:55 Highlights is what you need,
00:05:58 then you'll see the heads turning.
00:06:00 Well, are we going
00:06:02 This is no holiday camp, Sergeant.
00:06:04 You got warders stuck out here
00:06:07 It's a recipe for alcohol abuse,
00:06:09 Prostitution?
00:06:10 We've got married NCOs
00:06:12 to single warders
00:06:16 I hope Captain Devett
00:06:19 -Welcome to the island, Gregory.
00:06:22 I see our wives
00:06:25 Thank you for inviting us, sir.
00:06:27 There's someone who wants
00:06:30 This is Major Piet Jordaan
00:06:31 -from the Bureau of State Security.
00:06:36 I believe you speak
00:06:39 -I speak Xhosa, sir.
00:06:41 I grew up on a cattle farm
00:06:44 When you've got no brothers
00:06:45 you end up playing with the Kaffirs, sir.
00:06:48 Shall we take a walk, Sergeant?
00:06:51 So, what do you think of the judgement
00:06:55 In my opinion,
00:06:57 Then we could have turned him
00:06:59 Perhaps he's more use to us
00:07:02 It's a waste of taxpayers' money,
00:07:05 All Blacks?
00:07:06 Certainly the ones who took up arms
00:07:09 -Mandela denies he's a communist.
00:07:14 You know, in the 1800s,
00:07:18 Nothing's really changed then.
00:07:24 How do you feel about heading up
00:07:29 Excuse my ignorance, sir,
00:07:32 That's where we keep Mandela
00:07:34 I need someone on the inside,
00:07:37 I want to know what they think,
00:07:42 Anything you find odd
00:07:46 you report directly back to me.
00:07:48 I want you to be my window
00:07:54 Hell, and here I was thinking
00:07:56 working bloody night shifts.
00:07:57 -You can if you want.
00:08:02 It would be an honour for me
00:08:05 I won't let you down.
00:08:06 You let me down,
00:08:09 I would never do such a thing.
00:08:12 Of course not.
00:08:14 Well, I don't know about you,
00:08:17 Let's go and get something to eat.
00:08:22 -They asleep?
00:08:26 The Colonel's wife, Joyce,
00:08:29 She bakes, so she'll pay with a cake.
00:08:30 And Hettie,
00:08:33 Her husband dives for crayfish,
00:08:36 -And that woman with the grey hair...
00:08:38 What?
00:08:39 They're putting me
00:08:42 No?
00:08:44 They want me in charge
00:08:46 My God, James!
00:08:49 I wasn't going to blow my trumpet
00:08:52 This is big, my boy! Mandela?
00:08:54 Never mind that.
00:08:58 This is fantastic! Did they say anything
00:09:01 In due course, I was told.
00:09:05 No more Discipline Warder for me.
00:09:08 From now on, I am in charge
00:09:10 this country has ever seen.
00:09:12 Do you know how many bridges
00:09:14 Do you know how many police stations
00:09:16 he and his Umkonto we Sizwe
00:09:21 Didn't I say this was going
00:09:24 -Didn't I say that, James?
00:09:41 Put your backs into it, you lazy Kaffirs!
00:09:51 Stand up, you slack bastards!
00:09:56 Three days half rations
00:10:00 Attention!
00:10:07 I'm your new censorship officer.
00:10:11 If you want to post a letter,
00:10:15 One letter every six months,
00:10:20 No reference to other prisoners,
00:10:27 and no bloody politics!
00:10:31 If you fail to adhere to these regulations,
00:10:40 If you receive a letter,
00:10:44 Same story, one every six months.
00:10:48 Any mention of politics
00:10:52 Is that clear?
00:10:55 You fuck with me
00:10:56 and I'll make your life
00:11:01 And I'll enjoy doing so!
00:11:06 -Which one is Mandela?
00:11:09 Five days for talking in the passage.
00:11:13 Right! Back to work!
00:11:16 Let's see you breaking some rocks!
00:11:26 Last one on the right,
00:11:35 Hey, you!
00:11:44 I'm talking to you, man! Look at me!
00:11:55 I'll see you, Mandela.
00:12:24 Mrs Mandela. Sergeant Gregory.
00:12:27 -How do you do, Sergeant?
00:12:35 Vosloo, escort Prisoner 466/64
00:12:40 Here please.
00:12:45 You speak only in English
00:12:59 Prisoner ready.
00:13:05 You have 30 minutes, starting now.
00:13:16 -How are you, Madiba?
00:13:20 We don't have much time.
00:13:23 How are our daughters?
00:13:27 They can't sleep at night,
00:13:28 terrified the security will come
00:13:31 That is political, Mrs Mandela.
00:13:32 It is not! It is about our family!
00:13:39 There is too much harassment
00:13:43 It is upsetting the girls.
00:13:45 George Bizos suggests we send them
00:13:49 They'll come home on holidays.
00:13:51 Will you cope being alone?
00:13:55 When I married you,
00:14:02 Have you heard from Evelyn?
00:14:04 She has a job at the mines, typing.
00:14:10 -How is my son?
00:14:13 He has his driver's licence
00:14:16 Tell him I am allowed another visit
00:14:19 He has to put in an application.
00:14:21 I will tell him.
00:14:24 How are our friends in Lusaka?
00:14:27 Oliver has been appointed
00:14:30 English only!
00:14:33 Tell Oliver that all of us in here agree
00:14:38 The people must make
00:14:41 That's it. Vosloo, this visit is terminated!
00:14:48 -This way please.
00:14:50 -We were talking about family matters!
00:14:54 Vosloo, escort the prisoner back
00:14:56 On your feet, Mandela! Move!
00:15:16 Gregory!
00:15:26 -That was quick.
00:15:29 About what?
00:15:30 Mandela told her
00:15:32 to escalate the armed struggle,
00:15:35 said they must make
00:15:38 Anything else?
00:15:39 Family stuff. Kids going off to
00:15:43 When Winnie gets back to Joburg,
00:15:47 It's going to be front page news.
00:15:52 Make sure Mandela gets it.
00:15:55 No problem.
00:15:57 Oh, one small thing.
00:16:00 She mentioned his son, Thembi,
00:16:03 he's got his driver's licence,
00:16:06 -He probably stole the bloody thing.
00:16:19 -Hello sweetie!
00:16:22 -How was your day?
00:16:24 Switch on the kettle, won't you,
00:16:27 -What do you think, James?
00:16:30 -Her hair!
00:16:34 Nice? Please, it's stunning!
00:16:38 Wait till Jan sees it,
00:16:40 I believe Mama Africa
00:16:43 You girls seem to know everything.
00:16:45 Nothing happens on this island
00:16:48 usually before it happens.
00:16:52 -So, what's she like?
00:16:55 They started talking Xhosa,
00:16:57 -James speaks fluent Xhosa.
00:16:59 He grew up with them, on a farm.
00:17:02 He had a friend called...
00:17:04 Man! Who cares?
00:17:05 -No, man, tell us.
00:17:08 Bafana.
00:17:10 James has got a photo
00:17:12 Gloria. No. Gloria!
00:17:13 -No, l... I want to see it.
00:17:16 I didn't know
00:17:18 I'm not a farm boy.
00:17:20 Here it is. Look.
00:17:23 -Oh, cute, look at the little Kaffir-lover.
00:17:27 Joyce.
00:17:30 He's even got his arm
00:17:35 -That's it!
00:17:37 I'm going fishing. Brent, get your rod!
00:17:40 -Look, Pa, a starfish!
00:17:44 -Pa! I've got one!
00:17:47 Nice and slow, that's it!
00:17:49 Hey, don't look at me, man.
00:17:51 Don't look at me.
00:17:52 -Brent, give me that rod. Come here!
00:17:54 Natasha, come here, girl!
00:17:57 -But Pa, what about my fish?
00:17:59 -Faster, faster, faster!
00:18:01 Are you trying to piss me off?
00:18:03 -Brent, get down, boy!
00:18:07 Move it, you lazy bastards.
00:18:10 All right, we can go back now.
00:18:17 Move it! Don't look at me! Yes, yes.
00:18:20 But what about my fish?
00:18:22 I'm sorry, boy, but if those warders
00:18:25 Why?
00:18:26 Prisoners aren't allowed to see children.
00:18:28 Why not?
00:18:30 'Cause they're here for punishment.
00:18:37 This is from Motsadi's wife.
00:18:39 "We have decided
00:18:42 "as they have increased the fare
00:18:46 Cut it out.
00:19:20 The following,
00:19:25 Mhlaba!
00:19:28 Kathadra!
00:19:30 Hurry up, do you think I've got all day?
00:19:32 Motsadi. Jonas Motsadi!
00:19:42 -The rest of you are dismissed.
00:19:46 I found this in my cell.
00:19:49 According to regulations,
00:19:50 no prisoner may be in possession
00:19:55 Therefore, I am handing it over to you,
00:20:07 I am surprised that you did not look
00:20:28 Come on, come on!
00:20:29 That's it. Yes, go Robben lsland!
00:20:36 Yes!
00:20:42 Yes! Yes!
00:20:48 Yeah!
00:20:49 -Wow, Daddy!
00:20:52 -He's really got something, eh, darling?
00:20:55 Gregory! For a postman,
00:21:01 -To Robben lsland.
00:21:05 I think it's time
00:21:08 He's officer material,
00:21:10 Oh, Joyce, I'll do your hair for free
00:21:15 Then I'm definitely going to talk
00:21:19 Are you off to Cape Town
00:21:21 Yeah, my mom has been dying
00:21:24 Then I'm going to give you
00:21:26 with a good mayonnaise at the top.
00:21:41 Come here.
00:21:48 -Granny!
00:21:50 Hello, my darlings!
00:21:53 These are for you,
00:21:55 Oh, they're beautiful.
00:21:56 -Hi, Mom.
00:21:58 -How was the ferry?
00:22:00 -The sea was flat for a change.
00:22:02 Got you some fresh crayfish, Barbara.
00:22:04 Oh, never mind fresh, they're alive!
00:22:10 Oh, seeing as you didn't get seasick,
00:22:14 Nelson Mandela? That's awful!
00:22:16 Ya, it's a big responsibility.
00:22:18 James gets to check their mail
00:22:20 That's restricted information, Gloria.
00:22:22 For goodness sake,
00:22:25 Gloria, come help me
00:22:27 I'll wait outside with the kids.
00:22:42 The two of you, stand still. Stand still.
00:22:45 Where is your passport?
00:22:46 Where is your pass? Your pass!
00:22:48 Here, your pass. Come, come, come.
00:22:50 What's going on, Pa?
00:22:52 -Passports. Where is your pass?
00:22:54 -Come back here. Where's your pass?
00:22:58 Hey, come back, come back.
00:23:03 -Hey!
00:23:10 Get in the van!
00:23:17 Where is your pass?
00:23:19 My baby!
00:23:20 -You can't just leave the baby here!
00:23:23 I'll take him. He's my daughter's child.
00:23:26 It's all right. It's all right,
00:23:33 Maybe you should go and talk to her.
00:23:37 Another minute
00:23:55 Feeling better?
00:24:00 Dinner's almost ready.
00:24:01 -Why didn't you stop that policeman?
00:24:06 To take the mommy
00:24:09 No. But if the mommy
00:24:12 then she's not allowed to be there,
00:24:16 Do we have a pass?
00:24:21 We don't need one.
00:24:22 -Why not?
00:24:25 -But is that fair, Pa?
00:24:29 It's the way we live, Natasha,
00:24:30 Whites on one side,
00:24:33 It's God's way, darling.
00:24:35 Just like he doesn't put
00:24:38 or a goose with a duck,
00:24:40 It's just not natural.
00:25:09 -Switchboard.
00:25:16 -Jordaan.
00:25:18 A telegram just arrived for Mandela.
00:25:21 I know. The boy smashed head-on
00:25:25 Was it...
00:25:26 What?
00:25:28 -You know. Was it an accident?
00:25:32 -You'll tell him personally, won't you?
00:25:34 Let me know his reaction.
00:25:40 What's up?
00:25:43 Mandela's oldest son
00:25:47 Good riddance.
00:25:51 Do you have kids?
00:26:01 Hey, work, you Kaffir!
00:26:03 Hey, do you want two days solitary?
00:26:11 Who the fuck is Madiba?
00:26:13 -Madiba, it's Mandela's clan name.
00:26:17 Go tell him.
00:26:28 Mandela, I'm sorry.
00:26:35 Hey, work, Kaffir!
00:26:37 Hey, what are you trying to do, man?
00:26:40 -Van Niekerk! Can I have a word?
00:26:43 Regulation 1 6/A of the Prison Act states
00:26:45 that if a prisoner loses
00:26:47 they are entitled to two days off work
00:26:50 -Compassionate grounds?
00:26:52 Mandela's a lawyer,
00:26:54 You don't want him laying a charge
00:26:56 I can escort him back to his cell,
00:27:46 Earlier today, South African forces
00:27:49 of SWAPO insurgents
00:27:51 -killing 12 terrorists...
00:27:53 -...and arresting five.
00:27:55 -There were no reports of casualties...
00:27:56 ...on the South African side.
00:28:00 Your food's getting cold.
00:28:04 -What if it was murder?
00:28:11 James.
00:28:21 They'd never do such a thing.
00:28:22 I called the police in the Transkei.
00:28:26 The more questions I asked,
00:28:29 Eventually he hung up on me.
00:28:31 -That doesn't mean anything...
00:28:33 Go ahead, darling.
00:28:38 I was the one who told Jordaan
00:28:39 that Thembi had a licence,
00:28:41 You're doing your job.
00:28:46 These people are savages.
00:28:50 They don't want to share
00:28:53 If they had their way, they'd drive
00:28:58 They'd leave us with nothing!
00:29:03 Yeah, I know.
00:29:07 Come and have pudding.
00:30:19 All right, you win this time.
00:30:25 There won't be a next time.
00:30:28 I'll come back and visit.
00:30:31 My father says
00:30:34 I have to go.
00:30:35 This will protect you
00:30:44 I will wear this forever.
00:31:41 -I see you, Madiba.
00:31:51 I want you to know that I am very sorry
00:32:01 Many times I tried to explain to my son
00:32:08 that I fight for a better world,
00:32:13 I'm not sure he ever understood.
00:32:24 Where did you learn to speak Xhosa,
00:32:28 I grew up near where you were born.
00:32:31 Then you understand.
00:32:35 -You know they will never allow it.
00:32:39 I give you my word
00:32:41 It's not you.
00:32:43 It's your communist friends.
00:32:47 What communist friends
00:32:49 The whole of the bloody
00:32:51 Obviously, you have not read
00:32:54 -I have.
00:32:57 Where would a sergeant
00:32:58 get his hands on such a document?
00:33:00 Well, I know about it.
00:33:02 Then you would know
00:33:05 a world where people like you and l
00:33:10 That is what I wanted for my child.
00:33:13 Surely you want the same
00:33:21 I wish to be alone now.
00:34:09 Motsadi, Mandela must eat.
00:34:11 When our leader is ready to eat,
00:34:19 You can tell him
00:34:21 that the boy's mother was at the funeral.
00:34:38 -Have you read the Freedom Charter?
00:34:42 The Freedom Charter.
00:34:46 -No.
00:34:49 It's about the extermination
00:34:55 -Stuff like that, isn't it?
00:35:00 Pa, can we go watch Province
00:35:03 -Maybe.
00:35:05 I just need to quickly pop
00:35:07 -But my mom's got lunch waiting for us.
00:35:14 But Roeland Street is not...
00:35:18 Go, kids! Go.
00:35:38 Excuse me, I understand
00:35:39 containing banned literature.
00:35:40 -Downstairs.
00:35:59 -Yes?
00:36:01 I'd like to take a look
00:36:04 Wait here.
00:36:14 -You got an authorisation?
00:36:16 This is a restricted area.
00:36:21 Sergeant Gregory.
00:36:26 So? You need authorisation
00:36:30 if you want to look at banned material.
00:36:35 Listen here, Major Jordaan
00:36:38 personally instructed me
00:36:43 Call him. It's Pretoria 39001.
00:36:49 Give him what he wants.
00:36:56 Sit there.
00:37:13 You'll find it in there.
00:37:16 Thank you.
00:37:43 "We, the people of South Africa,
00:37:46 "declare for all our country
00:37:49 "that South Africa belongs to all
00:37:56 "and that no government
00:37:59 "unless it is based on the will of the... "
00:38:06 -What are you doing here, James?
00:38:11 I can't believe you did that.
00:38:15 Gloria, I am working with them,
00:38:19 I'll tell you how they tick, James.
00:38:21 They tick like a time-bomb.
00:38:33 Sit up straight.
00:38:47 Afternoon.
00:38:59 Can you imagine what would happen
00:39:02 You could kiss your promotion goodbye,
00:39:04 Please, man! What promotion?
00:39:08 I promised Joyce
00:39:10 About what?
00:39:14 Come on, Gloria,
00:39:19 Piet put a recommendation into Pretoria
00:39:21 that you be promoted to warrant officer.
00:39:23 He even told Joyce
00:39:26 you'll be lieutenant
00:39:29 Oh, that's very nice.
00:39:32 Not if you throw it all away
00:39:35 I'm not going to do anything stupid.
00:39:40 With the salary you get
00:39:44 we can't even afford to buy
00:39:46 Come on, Gloria.
00:39:50 Come on, it's not that bad, Gloria.
00:39:53 James, the Prison Service
00:39:59 Christ, they even own the house
00:40:04 I'm not going to mess things up. Okay?
00:40:08 Look at me. Okay?
00:40:11 Plumstead is up next.
00:40:13 I don't want your mom
00:40:19 -Hey, man, how was your weekend?
00:40:22 Did you go and watch
00:40:24 No, but they nailed them good, eh?
00:40:26 Are you looking at me?
00:40:30 Come, come, come!
00:40:36 You slack bastards! Move it!
00:40:39 Hurry up, hurry up!
00:40:43 -The post will have arrived by now.
00:40:46 That ferry will be an hour late, at least.
00:40:49 Go check anyway.
00:41:17 "The national wealth of our country,
00:41:21 "shall be restored to the people.
00:41:27 "The mineral wealth, the banks, industry
00:41:40 The ferry hasn't even left
00:41:43 -Must be bloody rough out there.
00:41:58 Mandela, I have a question for you.
00:42:00 You claim the ANC is not communist,
00:42:04 that the mineral wealth,
00:42:06 shall be transferred to the people.
00:42:08 That is communism
00:42:10 It is not. It is, in fact, true nationalism,
00:42:14 where all the people,
00:42:18 all benefit from the accumulated wealth
00:42:22 And your land, Mr Gregory.
00:42:23 -These are ideals you'd kill for?
00:42:27 There's no justification for murder
00:42:30 You people should never
00:42:32 You White people were deaf
00:42:35 You left us no choice
00:42:37 -Sergeant!
00:42:39 What are you doing cavorting
00:42:42 I was just telling Mandela
00:42:45 for a consultation, sir.
00:42:46 -Get your arse up here!
00:42:53 Raise your arms.
00:42:56 -Sir, I can...
00:43:12 Congratulations, Warrant Officer.
00:43:17 Thank you, sir!
00:43:19 For he's a jolly good fellow
00:43:24 for he's a jolly good fellow
00:43:28 And so say all of us
00:43:31 T o James!
00:43:33 And may his promotion
00:43:34 and cause us a lot of heartache!
00:43:41 Warrant Officer Gregory, may I have
00:43:55 Didn't I say this would happen? Didn't l?
00:43:59 You sure did, Booky.
00:44:55 What are you gonna do about it?
00:45:02 -Switchboard.
00:45:10 Jordaan.
00:45:11 I've got a postcard here
00:45:14 Motsadi? Motsadi?
00:45:16 -lsn't he due for release next week?
00:45:19 There's a message written inside it
00:45:22 What does it say?
00:45:23 It says he must go
00:45:27 and from there,
00:45:29 Is there an address?
00:45:31 36 Moroka Street, Gaborone, Botswana.
00:45:36 Put the message back
00:45:39 and make sure that Jonas Motsadi
00:45:46 ...of local cricket supporters.
00:45:48 Included in the team
00:45:50 as Bob Willis, Tony Drake...
00:45:52 -Watch your queen.
00:45:54 In the early hours of this morning,
00:45:56 the South African Defence Force
00:45:58 on a known ANC safe house
00:46:02 killing four terrorists.
00:46:03 One of the men, Jonas Motsadi,
00:46:05 was recently released
00:46:08 where he was seRVing five years
00:46:10 That's us, Pa! Robben lsland!
00:46:11 -Did you know him?
00:46:13 for the Western Cape tomorrow
00:46:16 clearing later with moderate
00:46:18 It's your move, Pa.
00:46:32 Go, move it! Yes, yes, yes!
00:46:36 Faster. Go, go, go.
00:46:45 -Are you sure my wife is on the ferry?
00:46:48 -lt will be Christmas soon.
00:46:51 How are they doing in school here?
00:46:54 My son struggles a bit
00:46:57 You must encourage them
00:47:01 so they can go to university
00:47:04 University is expensive, man.
00:47:07 Although you bloody people
00:47:08 "free, compulsory, universal
00:47:14 That is a direct quote
00:47:17 I am most impressed, Mr Gregory.
00:47:23 Mr Gregory, I have a favour to ask.
00:47:27 I have a small Christmas present
00:47:29 and I was hoping
00:47:31 No, man, Mandela.
00:47:35 It's just a small chocolate.
00:47:37 Where the hell
00:47:39 That is of no consequence.
00:47:42 I could have you in solitary
00:47:45 I have not seen my wife for two years.
00:47:48 For God's sake, man,
00:47:53 Where is it?
00:48:01 Drop it and walk on.
00:48:15 -I'll escort Mrs Mandela from here.
00:48:18 I am in charge of visits on this island
00:48:19 and you will remain on this bloody ferry
00:48:31 I see you, Madiba.
00:48:34 What have they done
00:48:36 They dragged me from our daughters.
00:48:41 English only!
00:48:42 Please, Mrs Mandela,
00:48:46 Mr Gregory is right.
00:48:59 From Nelson.
00:49:06 Have a safe journey, Mrs Mandela.
00:49:12 Warrant Officer!
00:49:16 You recognise this?
00:49:24 That's Govan Mbeki's writing.
00:49:27 It was intercepted by Security Branch
00:49:28 at the Soweto post office.
00:49:29 Since when are prisoners allowed to
00:49:34 I would never have
00:49:35 Vosloo must have missed it.
00:49:37 You're in charge of the Censor Office,
00:49:39 -Make sure this doesn't happen again.
00:49:45 -Nice work with Jonas Motsadi.
00:49:57 -Warrant Officer Gregory.
00:50:01 I'm on my way, sir.
00:00:08 What is the meaning of this?
00:00:10 Says here they sat under a tree,
00:00:14 and finished it up
00:00:17 You know the media,
00:00:19 Are you telling me
00:00:23 Mandela gave me a little chocolate
00:00:25 -That's all that happened, sir.
00:00:29 -That was a Christmas present.
00:00:32 We are trying
00:00:35 trying to isolate him from his family,
00:00:41 How do you know there wasn't
00:00:43 I checked it before I gave it to her.
00:00:45 -And if it had been poisoned?
00:00:49 Since when was he "Nelson"?
00:00:51 Next thing you'll be wiping
00:00:54 I apologise, sir. It was my mistake.
00:00:56 Let me tell you
00:00:59 For the next four months,
00:01:00 you will spend every off weekend
00:01:04 Are you happy with this
00:01:06 or would you rather I stripped you
00:01:10 -I'm happy with night duty, sir.
00:01:17 -Yes?
00:01:28 James Gregory, you swine!
00:01:30 Do you know
00:01:32 -Sorry?
00:01:34 off the island! Not us!
00:01:35 -What's going on?
00:01:37 They told Piet to pack his bags.
00:01:40 Do you know how hot it is in Barberton?
00:01:42 I don't understand.
00:01:44 They said that Piet is running
00:01:46 And all because of you, James Gregory!
00:01:48 Joyce, don't shout like that at James.
00:01:51 If you've got something to say,
00:01:52 Oh, I will not step foot
00:01:57 After everything we've done for you!
00:02:06 What on earth was that all about?
00:02:08 I gave Winnie Mandela a chocolate
00:02:10 -from Nelson.
00:02:12 I don't know what all the fuss is about.
00:02:17 Well, we can forget about you
00:02:26 Maybe there are more important things
00:02:33 Do you have a home to go to, Sannie?
00:02:36 My name is Stander.
00:02:40 And you will remember my name
00:02:45 Most of you bastards
00:02:48 because you were too cowardly
00:02:53 The army that is right now
00:02:56 against the communist masses trying
00:03:01 And the police,
00:03:05 so that your wives and mothers
00:03:09 can sleep safely in their beds at night
00:03:14 while you sit comfortably on your arses
00:03:19 Well, that all changes as from today.
00:03:25 Because this island is now my island.
00:03:30 And the war will be fought on my island
00:03:35 against SWAPO on the borders
00:03:38 and the ANC and the PAC
00:03:42 Your enemy is behind these walls.
00:00:05 Enter!
00:00:08 What is the meaning of this?
00:00:10 Says here they sat under a tree,
00:00:14 and finished it up
00:00:17 You know the media,
00:00:19 Are you telling me
00:00:23 Mandela gave me a little chocolate
00:00:25 -That's all that happened, sir.
00:00:29 -That was a Christmas present.
00:00:32 We are trying
00:00:35 trying to isolate him from his family,
00:00:41 How do you know there wasn't
00:00:43 I checked it before I gave it to her.
00:00:45 -And if it had been poisoned?
00:00:49 Since when was he "Nelson"?
00:00:51 Next thing you'll be wiping
00:00:54 I apologise, sir. It was my mistake.
00:00:56 Let me tell you
00:00:59 For the next four months,
00:01:00 you will spend every off weekend
00:01:04 Are you happy with this
00:01:06 or would you rather I stripped you
00:01:10 -I'm happy with night duty, sir.
00:01:17 -Yes?
00:01:28 James Gregory, you swine!
00:01:30 Do you know
00:01:32 -Sorry?
00:01:34 off the island! Not us!
00:01:35 -What's going on?
00:01:37 They told Piet to pack his bags.
00:01:40 Do you know how hot it is in Barberton?
00:01:42 I don't understand.
00:01:44 They said that Piet is running
00:01:46 And all because of you, James Gregory!
00:01:48 Joyce, don't shout like that at James.
00:01:51 If you've got something to say,
00:01:52 Oh, I will not step foot
00:01:57 After everything we've done for you!
00:02:06 What on earth was that all about?
00:02:08 I gave Winnie Mandela a chocolate
00:02:10 -from Nelson.
00:02:12 I don't know what all the fuss is about.
00:02:17 Well, we can forget about you
00:02:26 Maybe there are more important things
00:02:33 Do you have a home to go to, Sannie?
00:02:36 My name is Stander.
00:02:40 And you will remember my name
00:02:45 Most of you bastards
00:02:48 because you were too cowardly
00:02:53 The army that is right now
00:02:56 against the communist masses trying
00:03:01 And the police,
00:03:05 so that your wives and mothers
00:03:09 can sleep safely in their beds at night
00:03:14 while you sit comfortably on your arses
00:03:19 Well, that all changes as from today.
00:03:25 Because this island is now my island.
00:03:30 And the war will be fought on my island
00:03:35 against SWAPO on the borders
00:03:38 and the ANC and the PAC
00:03:42 Your enemy is behind these walls.
00:03:48 And you are at war with them.
00:03:54 -ls that clear?
00:03:57 -ls that fucking clear?
00:04:02 Move you, Kaffir dogs! Stand in line!
00:04:06 Move it! Come on!
00:04:07 Welcome to hell, you heathen bastards!
00:04:10 We are freedom fighters,
00:04:14 Come on! Move it!
00:04:16 Thank you, Boytjie.
00:04:17 I don't want that animal bleeding
00:04:19 Chain him to the flagpole
00:04:22 what flag flies above this land.
00:05:02 Strip search.
00:05:34 A beer, please.
00:05:37 How you doing, Dannie?
00:05:40 Not bad.
00:05:49 So they're finally gonna let us
00:05:51 twenty years after the rest of the world.
00:05:56 Suit yourself, Dannie.
00:05:58 Yes, two triple brandies please.
00:06:05 Is this him?
00:06:08 You don't have a chocolate for me,
00:06:11 -Very funny.
00:06:16 What does he write in those letters
00:06:22 I'm trying to have a quiet drink here.
00:06:25 Come on, Gregory, tell us, man.
00:06:29 Van Niekerk, do you have any idea why
00:06:32 I don't speak Kaffir
00:06:36 Let me tell you.
00:06:38 It means one of those great big
00:06:44 -Really?
00:06:50 So tell me, is it true what they say about
00:06:58 What?
00:06:59 That at night you take her up
00:07:01 so your darkie friends can snack
00:07:18 Fucking Kaffir-lover!
00:07:21 That's enough. That's enough.
00:07:27 James, James!
00:07:29 -Go home to Gloria, James.
00:07:58 -Jesus! What happened to you?
00:08:02 I fell off my bike. It's the rain.
00:08:07 I'll get some ice.
00:08:15 Lynette's having a tea party tomorrow
00:08:17 to welcome Colonel Stander's wife
00:08:20 That's very nice.
00:08:30 I haven't been invited.
00:08:33 She... She probably forgot to call you.
00:08:39 According to Ann, Lynette doesn't want
00:08:44 -Fuck them. All of them.
00:08:48 -What can I say?
00:08:54 Even the officers' wives have stopped
00:09:00 I'm sorry, Gloria.
00:09:05 How could you let things get
00:09:10 I think if you met Mandela,
00:09:18 I heard of a really nice small prison
00:09:22 near East London called
00:09:25 They say it's very pretty
00:09:29 You want me to put in for a transfer?
00:09:32 How would you feel about that?
00:09:36 I'd love to get off this island.
00:09:38 I was hoping you'd say that.
00:09:43 And I thought you wanted to stay.
00:09:47 So much for our island in the sun.
00:09:54 Your man on the inside,
00:09:57 Not yet.
00:10:02 Do you think Mandela will go for it?
00:10:04 My opinion? No.
00:10:06 Then why in God's name
00:10:09 Public relations.
00:10:27 You've got a visitor.
00:10:55 This is Mr Kruger,
00:10:57 So how are you enjoying
00:11:00 Our cells are damp, the food is not fit
00:11:06 we are treated worse than
00:11:08 And you ask me, how am I enjoying it?
00:11:12 I have a proposition for you
00:11:14 What? One man, one vote?
00:11:21 If you and
00:11:23 agree to discontinue
00:11:26 you can leave this island.
00:11:27 We'll let you and your family go
00:11:31 Then I would rather remain here
00:11:40 Then you are more stupid
00:11:43 -We're finished here, Major.
00:11:49 I put in for a transfer to Glamorgan
00:11:51 but it was turned down
00:11:52 -Yeah, I turned it down.
00:11:55 Have you got a problem
00:11:57 The school here only goes up
00:11:58 -My son goes to high school next year.
00:12:01 I was at boarding school and no son of
00:12:04 We need you here, Gregory.
00:12:07 -You must put your country first.
00:12:10 I put in another application.
00:12:13 You're gonna throw away your pension?
00:12:16 I'm telling you now, I will resign.
00:12:19 Nobody wants an ex-prison warder.
00:12:22 You resign, you'll be out on the street.
00:12:25 You think about that.
00:12:54 Hey darling.
00:13:01 Rejected again.
00:13:14 We'll manage, James.
00:13:18 I'll find a job at a salon. We'll get by.
00:13:21 It's not just our future that worries me.
00:13:23 Every time I switch on the radio
00:13:25 is another riot, another car bomb,
00:13:27 another suspect who's been "jumped"
00:13:32 another landmine.
00:13:34 This is the country our kids
00:13:43 God help us.
00:13:48 Colonel? My letter of resignation.
00:13:52 -I don't have a problem with this.
00:13:55 But Pretoria might have
00:13:56 Well, fuck Pretoria.
00:13:58 Gregory!
00:14:02 -What?
00:14:05 What are you gonna do? Fire me?
00:14:25 Good morning, Mrs Gregory.
00:14:28 Wait here.
00:14:34 What are you doing here?
00:14:36 To be honest,
00:14:38 Really?
00:14:40 I have an offer for you.
00:14:43 We both want something
00:14:45 You wanna get off the island
00:14:46 and I want you to keep working
00:14:48 You understand them
00:14:50 Get to the point.
00:14:53 I can arrange for all the mail
00:14:55 to be routed through
00:14:58 You can do everything from there
00:15:04 -What about visits?
00:15:07 Accommodation?
00:15:08 It so happens that the Prison Service
00:15:11 in Plumstead, quite near to where
00:15:15 You've thought of everything.
00:15:17 This is a one-time offer.
00:15:24 Give us a minute.
00:15:30 What do you think?
00:15:32 I think you just won a major battle
00:16:05 Gregory!
00:16:09 You've been rather quiet lately.
00:16:11 There's been nothing to report.
00:16:13 What, they're finally
00:16:16 -You got time for a beer?
00:16:19 Come on, just a quick one.
00:16:22 So, I believe your son is following
00:16:24 Not for long. He's just started
00:16:27 totally through correspondence.
00:16:29 Once he gets his degree he'll be out
00:16:33 A warder's son at university,
00:16:38 He's got Mandela to thank for that.
00:16:42 "Make sure your children go to
00:16:47 "South Africa needs well-educated
00:16:50 "They will be our future leaders."
00:16:56 -How is he?
00:17:00 Yeah, he's getting on a bit.
00:17:05 What do you think of this
00:17:08 That's the least of our worries.
00:17:10 The big problem is
00:17:12 It's crippling us economically.
00:17:14 Yeah, you know something's wrong
00:17:20 Why?
00:17:23 Are you mad?
00:17:28 Yeah, I suppose you're right, hey.
00:17:31 -Well, thanks for the beer.
00:17:35 I'll see you around, Major.
00:17:50 -Becker.
00:17:55 -You're ready?
00:18:01 See you tomorrow.
00:18:05 -Bye-bye.
00:18:07 -Hey sweetie, how was your day?
00:18:11 Brent, you should be studying,
00:18:15 Didn't I say it was the plugs, Pa?
00:18:18 Check in the shed for new ones.
00:18:22 -Pa, there's a call for you!
00:18:26 -Hello.
00:18:28 -we need you at Pollsmoor tonight.
00:18:31 Yes, it's very important.
00:18:35 I understand, Brigadier. I'll be there.
00:18:45 -Do I smell curry?
00:18:48 -How did the exam go?
00:18:50 -Not bad, or good?
00:18:56 -Would you like a G , just a little one.
00:18:58 You go wash your hands before dinner.
00:19:02 Authorities believe that ANC terrorists
00:19:04 were responsible for the blasts.
00:19:06 According to the report,
00:19:08 and damage to the facility
00:19:11 And now for a look at
00:19:13 That was Brigadier Morkel.
00:19:16 I have to report to Pollsmoor at 20:00.
00:19:18 What for?
00:19:20 He wouldn't say.
00:19:22 -ls it Mandela?
00:19:32 -Evening.
00:19:50 -Captain.
00:20:01 Good evening, James.
00:20:03 Sorry to spring this on you
00:20:05 -This is General...
00:20:09 Of the National lntelligence Service.
00:20:11 Previously known as
00:20:15 Things in this country seem
00:20:18 it almost astounds me.
00:20:22 I don't understand.
00:20:23 Tomorrow we'll be transferring you here
00:20:25 to take charge of Mandela
00:20:28 You'll be working with Brigadier Morkel,
00:20:37 Yes?
00:20:41 They've just passed through
00:20:43 We're going to be easing up
00:20:46 mail, study time, newspapers, the lot.
00:20:48 Sir, I have a home in Plumstead.
00:20:50 My daughter is busy with matric.
00:20:52 You've got nothing
00:20:54 We have lots of accommodation for you
00:20:56 -Everything is sorted.
00:20:59 You were the only warden
00:21:01 they never laid a charge against.
00:21:03 Not that that's a recommendation
00:21:12 Go that way.
00:21:32 It's been a long time, Nelson.
00:21:34 Where are we, Mister Gregory?
00:21:37 At Pollsmoor Maximum Security.
00:21:48 -Oh, you still up?
00:21:51 What's happening? You want some tea?
00:21:53 I was gonna ask you the same question.
00:21:56 -Or would you prefer coffee?
00:21:59 -What?
00:22:01 -You won't believe it.
00:22:05 They've moved Mandela
00:22:10 I want tea, not coffee.
00:22:12 After 1 8 years on that bloody island.
00:22:16 So what did they need you there for?
00:22:22 -They wanna transfer me.
00:22:25 You'll be in the bloody car three
00:22:27 They want me on 24-hour notice
00:22:30 They've asked me to head up
00:22:32 There'll be a whole new unit,
00:22:34 You can't decide something like this
00:22:37 -They gave me no option.
00:22:40 General Vorster, National lntelligence.
00:22:50 What about Natasha?
00:22:53 She can take the train. The train
00:22:56 Gives her lots of time.
00:22:59 -Why did they move him?
00:23:02 Can you imagine what would happen
00:23:04 There would be a bloodbath.
00:23:05 -He could easily die in Pollsmoor.
00:23:11 Maybe they're ready to start negotiating.
00:23:13 Don't be naive.
00:23:16 What? You think this can go on?
00:23:18 The country is going up in flames, man.
00:23:21 Next thing they'll blow up Parliament.
00:23:22 Then they'll start blowing up
00:23:24 Oh, but you think it's all right for
00:23:27 Jesus, James.
00:23:31 Listen to me.
00:23:34 These last five years have probably
00:23:38 I go to that little office in Roeland Street
00:23:42 Then I fold them and put them back
00:23:45 I need a change.
00:23:48 I don't want to look back on my life
00:23:53 This could be history in the making,
00:24:09 -lt better be a house with a garden.
00:24:27 -Chris, where does this lead?
00:24:30 -Secure it, I want it sealed off.
00:24:42 Why is this man alone?
00:24:44 From now on we work in pairs,
00:24:46 Yes, sir.
00:24:49 Good morning, gentlemen.
00:24:52 Mr Gregory,
00:24:57 -All I hear are rumours.
00:25:03 They say you had too much influence
00:25:08 This is my son Brent.
00:25:24 -All in order?
00:25:26 Chris?
00:25:29 -How far away is that mountain?
00:25:33 Is it State-owned or private?
00:25:35 I think it belongs to
00:25:37 Find out.
00:25:48 How is it, Raymond?
00:26:08 -What's all this stuff doing outside?
00:26:16 How are you going to cut hair
00:26:18 I've had a sign up outside for a week
00:26:22 They go to the mall
00:26:24 Besides, this place is too small.
00:26:26 -You can hardly move in here.
00:26:29 You call this a roof?
00:26:31 I can hear the people bonking next door.
00:26:34 Where's Natasha?
00:26:37 She's sick of spending half the day
00:26:39 She's going to stay over at my mom
00:26:42 Help me with the TV.
00:26:46 Wait, mind your back.
00:26:48 Brent met Mandela for the first time
00:26:51 And?
00:26:52 Yeah, I know, he said it was like
00:26:58 Police and units of the South African
00:27:00 in Soweto to quell widespread violence
00:27:04 calling for the unconditional release
00:27:08 The spokesperson for
00:27:10 "Many arrests have been made
00:27:12 "and the situation had been
00:27:17 Switch it off.
00:27:31 For your tomato plants.
00:27:33 Thank you, Mr Gregory.
00:27:39 -And how are you, Brent?
00:27:42 It's good.
00:28:10 Show me what you're made of,
00:28:21 Defend your self for I am a young ox.
00:28:27 You are talking to a bull.
00:28:30 -Pa, what are you doing?
00:28:50 Come on, Warrant Officer!
00:29:16 It seems you know more than
00:29:19 Pa, where'd you learn that, Pa?
00:29:25 You should put some ice on it.
00:29:40 It's not right.
00:29:42 Ordinary people going about
00:29:44 That's it, have a good look, man.
00:29:49 For goodness sake. Hey man, hey man.
00:29:51 In 1976, when the police opened fire
00:29:56 how many were left dead in the streets?
00:29:58 Thousands and thousands.
00:29:59 Huh, what about those injured?
00:30:01 And now you want to cry about
00:30:04 What is that, hey, get lost man!
00:30:06 Wait. You knew me in '76, Raymond.
00:30:08 Did I celebrate the death
00:30:09 with the rest of the wardens
00:30:12 I was horrified by it. Horrified.
00:30:15 This is also wrong.
00:30:18 You can stop this.
00:30:21 How?
00:30:22 Tell your people in Lusaka
00:30:25 Mr Gregory, do you honestly think that
00:30:30 if we laid down arms today
00:30:31 the apartheid regime would cease their
00:30:37 Man, it's a vicious circle.
00:30:38 I have waited 20 years
00:30:41 for your people to come and talk to me
00:30:43 But they are not interested in peace.
00:30:47 So are you.
00:30:48 When those in power
00:30:51 the only path to freedom is power.
00:31:05 Switch on the TV, Pa.
00:31:08 -Where's your Ma?
00:31:10 She's got an interview at a new salon
00:31:13 She says she can't sit around
00:31:16 Good for her.
00:31:19 ...by people who put pressure
00:31:23 from outside and from within.
00:31:28 I stated in Parliament
00:31:32 gives a commitment that he will not
00:31:39 -This guy can talk a lot of shit, huh, Pa?
00:31:43 ...political objectives,
00:31:46 to consider his release.
00:31:49 The choice is his.
00:31:51 All that is required of him now is that
00:31:56 violence as a political instrument.
00:31:59 This is, after all, a norm
00:32:01 which is respected in
00:32:05 The presumption being
00:32:13 Here, James. This... No, sit down.
00:32:16 This just came from Pretoria.
00:32:23 Would you believe it?
00:32:26 You know, I think it's just some
00:32:44 That won't be necessary.
00:32:50 Where are we going, Mr Gregory?
00:32:52 You are meeting your family in the room
00:32:57 I do not understand.
00:33:05 There'll be no more glass between
00:33:10 I will be able to touch?
00:33:14 Yes.
00:33:16 Mr Gregory, I have not touched
00:33:25 You'll be fine, Nelson.
00:34:57 My father says,
00:34:59 "What freedom am I being offered
00:35:01 "while the organisation of the people
00:35:04 "What freedom am I being offered
00:35:06 "when I may be arrested
00:35:10 "What freedom am I being offered
00:35:15 "with my dear wife who
00:35:19 "What freedom am I being offered... "
00:35:20 -She speaks very well.
00:35:26 "What freedom am I being offered
00:35:27 "when I need a stamp on my pass
00:35:31 "What freedom am I being offered
00:35:33 "when my very South African citizenship
00:35:38 "Only free men can negotiate.
00:35:41 "Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. "
00:35:43 My father says, "I cannot and will not
00:35:49 "when you, the people, and I,
00:35:53 "Your freedom and mine
00:35:56 "I will return!"
00:35:57 Power to the people!
00:36:22 Warrant Officer Gregory,
00:36:27 I'd like you to consider me
00:36:29 I'll get Personnel to send your file over.
00:36:31 My wife's nephew lost his legs
00:36:35 It would be my pleasure to return
00:36:41 -You must be joking?
00:36:44 I promise you, I'm not joking.
00:37:05 Gloria?
00:37:06 James? Oh, James,
00:37:09 We had to isolate Mandela
00:37:16 A man phoned, he said they were gonna
00:37:20 He said we're Kaffir-lovers
00:37:23 Did... Did you recognise his voice?
00:37:26 No, he said...
00:37:29 He said I was dead.
00:37:32 -It's all right, it's okay.
00:37:36 They want to kill my babies.
00:37:38 Nothing is gonna happen to you
00:37:47 -Brigadier Morkel, now.
00:37:49 Brig, listen, somebody phoned Gloria,
00:37:52 I want 24-hour protection
00:37:54 We'll take care of it.
00:37:56 -Major.
00:38:01 Gregory is making noises
00:38:03 Give him what he wants,
00:38:06 It's a joke, guarding the guard
00:38:09 We've got bigger problems.
00:38:10 The international community
00:38:13 They are putting more
00:38:15 Are we going to bend?
00:38:17 No, we are not going to give power
00:38:21 Besides, imagine if a right-wing bullet
00:38:25 there would be bloodshed
00:38:28 No, we'll have to make it look
00:38:31 And give him access to his people.
00:38:35 Maybe if we moved him to some place
00:38:39 Like where?
00:38:41 The farm prison outside Paarl,
00:38:44 It's got mountains, vineyards,
00:38:46 there's a farm house on the one side,
00:39:16 Mr Mandela is expecting you.
00:39:22 Mr Maharaj is a vegetarian, so I'm not
00:39:25 I've baked a quiche for him.
00:39:27 And don't serve wine to Mr Ayob,
00:39:29 Christ, it's like the bloody
00:39:31 The message from P. W. Botha
00:39:33 It's "power sharing" or nothing at all.
00:39:36 We will not enter into any discussions
00:39:39 unless all parties agree to
00:39:45 Sorry to interrupt.
00:39:47 I'm taking the afternoon off.
00:39:51 Very good, Mister Gregory.
00:39:53 Good day to you, gentlemen.
00:39:55 This country is full of surprises.
00:40:06 James, it's beautiful.
00:40:08 What did I tell you?
00:40:11 Come, let me show you inside.
00:40:12 -How's my girl?
00:40:14 Bring in the suitcases, Brent.
00:40:16 -Wait.
00:40:21 James.
00:40:24 It's got a dishwasher,
00:40:26 spin dryer that works.
00:40:27 The kids have each got
00:40:28 and there's an extra TV
00:40:32 No?
00:40:33 You don't believe me,
00:40:37 And I promise you, we will not move
00:40:45 Gloria, Gloria, you should be happy.
00:40:50 I am happy. I'm happy. Thank you.
00:40:55 Oh Jeez, do you guys have to do that
00:40:59 Come.
00:41:01 What do you think? We've got an hour?
00:41:02 You're not chilly?
00:41:11 Oh, that's sweet.
00:41:15 Damn it, I left my smokes in the car.
00:41:19 It's typical of Pa.
00:41:40 -Why are you following me?
00:41:42 -Who are you?
00:41:44 Top left jacket pocket.
00:41:52 Why?
00:41:53 My orders are to look out for you
00:41:54 whenever you leave the prison.
00:42:00 Tell Jordaan,
00:42:07 -Gregory residence.
00:42:10 -No, he just left. How did the exam go?
00:42:14 Everything he covered
00:42:16 -He's amazing. You must tell Ma.
00:42:19 -Brent, drive carefully, okay?
00:42:22 Cheers, bye.
00:43:00 -What time is it?
00:43:02 -I must have drifted off.
00:43:05 Please.
00:43:07 Is your family happy with
00:43:11 Extremely.
00:43:13 I saw on the television
00:43:15 that President Botha
00:43:19 Do you know what hospital he is in?
00:43:21 I could find out.
00:43:22 I would like to send him
00:43:25 Do you think he'd do the same for you?
00:43:28 -That is not relevant.
00:43:32 -How is the young man?
00:43:36 He should be driving back
00:43:39 I am sure he will do very well.
00:43:41 -Good night, Mr Gregory.
00:43:46 This house is too big for one person.
00:43:49 It needs a family, the sound of children.
00:44:12 -Hello?
00:44:15 -Yes.
00:44:18 -Are you Warrant Officer Gregory?
00:44:22 -Well, your son is dead.
00:44:25 Listen, this is no time for sick jokes.
00:44:28 Was your son driving a Ford
00:44:34 -Yes.
00:44:36 He was killed in a car crash.
00:44:40 -What's wrong?
00:44:41 -He was killed in a car crash.
00:44:43 What?
00:45:36 It's because of everything I've done,
00:45:40 It's because of Thembi Mandela,
00:45:43 Jonas Motsadi, Diliza Mje,
00:45:46 I sent those men to their deaths
00:45:49 No, James, no.
00:45:51 -I am so sorry.
00:45:54 It is. I sent those men to their deaths.
00:45:59 We didn't know better, James.
00:46:03 -Forgive me, please forgive me.
00:46:06 It's not your fault.
00:46:38 I was deeply shocked
00:46:39 to hear of the tragic death
00:46:44 and on behalf of myself and my family,
00:46:51 Few things are as painful
00:46:55 But I hope you and your family
00:46:58 by the knowledge that Brent
00:47:01 by almost all those
00:47:05 Once again, our deepest condolences.
00:47:10 James, you've got a visitor.
00:47:20 James,
00:47:24 General Vorster called on a number
00:47:28 but you don't come to the phone.
00:47:31 I tell you, James, if you don't go
00:47:37 The results of his final exams.
00:47:40 He passed everything.
00:47:43 The first person in both our families
00:47:47 Life goes on. It has to.
00:47:55 You heard Botha resigned?
00:47:58 This new man, De Klerk,
00:48:02 Please, man, I've been hearing talk
00:48:04 and nothing ever happens.
00:48:06 This man is different. He's a listener.
00:48:08 He's going to want to meet
00:48:12 And we're going to need you there,
00:48:36 Do you remember once telling me
00:48:41 that you wanted to be part of history?
00:48:48 We need to be strong, James.
00:48:51 For each other. And for Natasha.
00:48:56 For whatever the future holds for us
00:49:22 It's nice to see you back again, sir.
00:49:23 -I've got tea on the stove if you want.
00:49:38 Come, my friend,
00:49:44 Time will heal physical wounds
00:49:47 but time will not heal invisible wounds.
00:49:51 Sometimes, even now,
00:49:53 In some ways I don't think I've ever
00:49:58 -Madiba.
00:50:03 I told the Security Police that Thembi
00:50:08 I told them
00:50:14 Do you honestly believe
00:50:17 that the Security Police
00:50:21 There are other names,
00:50:23 Mr Gregory,
00:50:28 You can not allow guilt or bitterness
00:50:36 Come, I have something for you to give
00:50:47 That was given to him by his mother.
00:50:49 He says winter is coming
00:50:53 That's very kind of him.
00:50:57 Can you believe that in all these
00:51:03 I don't even know what he looks like.
00:51:07 Merry Christmas.
00:51:15 Happy Christmas, Gloria.
00:51:21 No moping, you two. Please.
00:51:26 Make a toast, Pa.
00:51:29 -To a new South Africa.
00:51:49 How do I look?
00:51:52 You cannot visit the President with
00:51:55 Here.
00:51:56 You appreciate it's been 20 years
00:52:30 You're looking very elegant,
00:52:32 -Thank you.
00:52:34 The President is waiting for you.
00:52:43 Stay here, Chris.
00:52:46 Why is it I'm not surprised
00:52:48 -It's over.
00:52:51 We're releasing him on Sunday.
00:52:53 You'll be in charge of
00:52:55 until he walks out
00:52:58 You've done a good job, Gregory.
00:53:05 Tell me the truth.
00:53:07 Thembi's accident, was it murder?
00:53:11 Hell, not even I know that.
00:53:37 Take a seat in the lounge, Brigadier.
00:53:39 -ls Warrant Officer Gregory here?
00:53:42 There is a clear sign of movement,
00:53:48 over, beyond the higher trees,
00:53:51 quite a number of helicopters,
00:53:56 Excitement in the crowd, movement.
00:53:58 Good morning, Brigadier.
00:54:00 I am here to officially release you.
00:54:04 Sign here.
00:54:07 ...clinging to the wires,
00:54:09 trying to see whether they can spot
00:54:20 Mr Mandela, I am giving you
00:54:24 in case someone wants to
00:54:30 Warrant Officer Gregory,
00:54:33 -What?
00:54:51 -Congratulations, Lieutenant Gregory.
00:55:05 I guess I will now
00:55:08 It's a bit late for that, Madiba.
00:55:13 -So, how does it feel?
00:55:16 Being a free man after 27 years?
00:55:21 It will take some time to sink in.
00:55:25 I understand.
00:55:29 I... I wanted to give you something but...
00:55:35 I couldn't think what.
00:55:45 This was given to me by a friend,
00:55:49 the one who taught me to stick fight
00:55:52 Are you challenging me, Mr Gregory?
00:55:54 Because if you are,
00:55:56 No, no.
00:56:00 It has protected me for many years.
00:56:07 I hope it does the same for you.
00:56:12 Thank you, Mr Gregory.
00:56:34 You join us at the Victor Verster Prison
00:56:39 The helicopters circling above,
00:56:43 and Mr Nelson Mandela will,
00:56:49 within seconds appear,
00:56:53 the world has been waiting for.
00:56:55 Mr Mandela, with grade,
00:56:59 a man who has been in prison
00:57:06 would be appearing in public
00:57:13 There's Mr Mandela,
00:57:16 a free man taking his first steps
00:57:26 Mr Mandela! Mr Mandela!
00:57:37 Mrs Winnie Mandela next to him
00:57:44 Hand in hand, they leave
00:57:46 "There shall be peace and friendship.
00:57:49 "Let all who love their people and their
00:57:55 "'These freedoms we will fight for,
00:57:56 "'side by side, throughout our lives,
00:58:07 That is the man that the world
00:58:10 walking strongly step by step
00:58:19 Goodbye, Bafana.