Synopsis
How forgiveness was used in the South Africa Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
- Programme: What's the Point of Forgiveness?
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Religious Education | Christianity | Religion, peace and conflict | Peace, forgiveness and reconciliation
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