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MSNBC special Nelson Mandela documentary tonight at 9pm ET

Looking back at the life and legacy of a global icon
Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, June 2, 2009.
Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, June 2, 2009.
By Will Femia, Will Femia

Tonight, an hour-long look at the life and legacy of the South African leader who became a global icon for equality and democracy.

The Rachel Maddow Show returns anew Monday.