Beyond the Myth

This captivating series revisits three global icons: Mahatma Gandhi, Che Guevara and Nelson Mandela, three of the world's most famous political leaders and symbols of twentieth century peace and propaganda. All three became international symbols in the struggle for independence, in the process orchestrating their own legend and using their personalities as weapons in a worldwide communication battle. These are their stories and the myths created around their iconic images, popularized by political and pop culture all over the world. The series further questions what remains of their myths, their failures, and what still inspires.