Chronicles the life of Gandhi beginning with his political activities in South Africa during the late 1890's and ending with his assassination at the hands of a Hindu extremist in 1948. Shows the development of his philosophy of non-violence as he leads the people of India to independence from the British.

"His triumph changed the world forever." "Version française incluse." Originally produced as a motion picture in 1982. Special features Disc 1: Introduction with Richard Attenborough; Commentary with Richard Attenborough. Special features Disc 2: Featurettes: (Designing Gandhi: building the Ashram, the tent, finding trains -- In search of Gandhi -- Looking back -- Madeleine Slade: an Englishwoman abroad -- Reflections on Ben -- Shooting an epic in India -- The funeral -- From the director's chair -- The words of Mahatma Gandhi); Vintance newsreel footage; Sir Ben Kingsley talks about Gandhi; From the director's chair #1(On casting); From the director's chair #2 (On music); Photo galleries; Milestones in the life of Gandhi; Trailer; Weblink.

Disc 1: Feature Film -- Disc 2: Special features.