Twenty years later, after his death from a prison induced medical condition at age 95, the Academy has turned its back on him and his achievements while only offering up a booby prize--a nomination for U2's memorable song about love that ends the movie, a song that earlier won the Golden Globe. See a pattern here?
Where is the love for Madiba?
Where is the respect?
Where is the courage in LaLa land?
News Dissector Danny Schechter produced six documentaries on Nelson Mandela and created the South Africa Now TV series from 1989-91. His new book is Madiba AtoZ: The Many Faces of Nelson Mandela (Seven Stories Press-Madbibabook.com.)
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