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Idris Elba takes on the role of the iconic Nelson Mandela in “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.” The New York premiere at Lincoln Center brought out Zindzi Mandela, Idris Elba, Ashanti, Victor Cruz, Terry Pheto, Rosario Dawson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Naomie Harris.

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“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” stars Terry Pheto, Idris Elba, and Naomie Harris

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Tim Morehouse

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Idris Elba

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June Ambrose

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Terry Pheto

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Regis Philbin and Joy Philbin

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Ashanti

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Patricia Cleveland and Zac Posen

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Hanneli Mustaparta

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Sasha Knezevic and Anja Rubik

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Victor Cruz

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Tony Bennett

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Ronnie Wood and Sally Humphreys

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Rosario Dawson

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Justin Chadwick

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Michael Strahan

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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

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DJ Mos

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DJ Kiss

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Zindzi Mandela

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Naomie Harris

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Jess Weixler