British actor says playing Mandela was a gift
  • JOHANNESBURG (AP)
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British actor Idris Elba says he wanted to capture the spirit of Nelson Mandela, not impersonate him, while playing the role of the former South African president and anti-apartheid leader in a film.
     Elba said Monday that acting as Mandela in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" was a gift...

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