First Poster Released for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Read

THR has revealed the first image from The Weinstein Company's Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The film stars Idris Elba as South African president Nelson Mandela in the film, which is based on his autobiography which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society.

Justin Chadwick directs the film, which also stars Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto. It will release on November 29th.