This is the untold story behind History, a well-kept secret behind the world-wide icon: Nelson Mandela's release was a Plot for Peace. For the first time, heads of state, generals, diplomats, master spies and anti-apartheid fighters reveal how Africa's front line states helped end apartheid. Their improbable key to Mandela's prison cell was a mysterious French businessman, dubbed "Monsieur Jacques" in classified correspondence. His trade secret was trust
Nelson Mandela
as Self (archive footage)
Winnie Mandela
as Self
Thabo Mbeki
as Self
Neels Van Tonder
as Self
Jacinto Veloso
as Self - Minister of Security and Cooperation (Mozambique)
Odile Biyidi
as Self - President of Survie (NGO, France)
Pik Botha
as Self
Joaquim Chissano
as Self - Former President (Mozambique)
Chester Crocker
as Self - Assistant Secretary of State (USA)
Wynand du Toit
as Self - Special Forces (South Africa)
Rusty Evans
as Self - Director-General of Foreign Affairs (South Africa)
Michael Ledeen
as Self - National Security Council (USA)
