NELSON MANDELA -- the world will not soon see his like again -- Dec 5, 2013

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Special edition, to remember a genuine hero in the annals of humanity.

In this edition...

★  FILMS tonight, about America's decades of apartheid
★  Remembrance...
★  Obituary, and the essay most associated with him...
★  Musical tribute...

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★  FILMS tonight, about America's decades of apartheid


It's an amazing coincidence. The day NELSON MANDELA dies, there is a marathon of movies about America's decades of apartheid. All on TCM (Turner Classic Movies). All times are Pacific.

√ "THE DEFIANT ONES" (1958) the "Best Screenplay" Oscar went to this film, starring Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier. 4 stars (5-6:45 pm).

√ "A RAISIN IN THE SUN" (1961) Sidney Poitier and Claudia McNeil in a 3-star film (6:45-9 pm).

√ "THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT" (1967) Rod Steiger and Sidney Poitier; Steiger won the "Best Actor" Oscar. 4 stars (9-11 pm).

√ "GLORY" (1989) Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington star in the definitive film about black soldiers in the Civil War. 4 stars (11 pm-1:15 am).

√ "INTRUDER IN THE DUST" (1949) Juano Hernandez and David Brian in a 4-star classic (1:15-2:43 am).

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★  Remembrance...

Paul Simon on Nelson Mandela's passing, December 5, 2013:

"Mandela was one of the great leaders and teachers of the twentieth century. He conceived a model for mortal enemies to overcome their hatred and find a way through compassion to rebuild a nation based on truth, justice and the power of forgiveness. His passing should reignite a worldwide effort for peace."

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★  Obituary, and the essay most associated with him...

From the "From War to Peace" website:

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Born July 18, 1918.
Died December 5, 2013.
Rest in Peace, dear friend

Nelson Mandela, a wonderful man who inspired billions of people throughout our world, has died in South Africa. In the spirit of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela used the power of non-violent protest to change our world, and through the love of his huge heart ended the tragic South African system of apartheid.

Mandela served 27 years in prison, first on Robben Island, and later in Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison. He served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Mandela was the first black South African to hold the office, and the first elected in a fully representative, multiracial election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling institutionalized racism, poverty and inequality, and fostering racial reconciliation.

Mandela's focus on restorative justice rather than punishment serves as a model of effective healing to our world. He established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 1995, and used it to heal the wounds of decades of brutal racism and depravation in South Africa.

The following essay-poem, written by Marianne Williamson, is often mistakenly attributed to Nelson Mandela. While he did not write it, this wonderful verse perfectly captures Mandela's approach to life.

"Our Deepest Fear"
by Marianne Williamson

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

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★  Musical tribute...

"Mandela's Farewell," guitar instrumental
by Scott Ainslie:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=_vXOUqIu_fc&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D_vXOUqIu_fc%26feature%3Dyoutube_gdata_player
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