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WOTS… the wife of South African political leader Nelson Mandela is not too happy w/ the progress of the new film about her!
According to KN sources… Winnie Mandela has never been approached for her input & this bothers her
In a letter written by Winnie’s attorney to the movie’s producers:
“It is difficult to understand how a production bearing the name of an individual who has not been consulted at all could ever be appropriate or tell the full story of that individual’s life as media reports suggest this production is intended to…”
– Bowman Gilfillan, (letter to film producers)
Singer Jennifer Hudson has been casted to play “Winnie”… AND this hasn’t gone w/out scrutiny.
Word is… many people have voiced their opinion that they feel the role should be played by a native of South Africa (I don’t think this is gonna stop J.Hud from taking on the role)
No word yet on a release date for “Winnie”
