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Crazy. by the time we left we would have hated the people who kept us captive. he was this gentle peaceful man that led the reconciliation process where even the people that perpetrated human rights violations were given amnesty in return for coming clean. >> hes remarkable in three ways. the first as kirstin indicated. the courage that he showed as a captive. that makes him incredibly admiral. there are other prisoners of war and conscious from john mccain who similarly were heroic in captivity...

Island, brutal captivity. he was amazing, because shortly after, donna brazile, as youre watching this video of mandela leaving that prison and beginning a political, i guess, a revolution in south africa, a peaceful revolution, so many people thought it would be brutal and violent. because of this man, it was peaceful. >> he said if you want to make peace with the enemy, you have to work with the enemy. you have to become a partner. he believed in reconciliation. he also believed that the natio...

They did it together. those who did it together lost twice as much weight as those who did it alone and got twice as healthy. it wasnt a weight loss program. it was about the science of creating health. the weight loss was a side effect. they supported each other, they helped each other, they cooked together, they shopped together, they exercised together. they were there when they had issues and troubles and struggles to support each other and get back on track. thats the power of community. th...

And that means that they can choose to live their lives in the way that they want, similar to the way that we can choose to live our lives the way we want. >> reporter: in a landmark lawsuit filed in new york supreme court, they want civil liberties for chimps held in captivity. >> theyre using a time-tested legal maneuver called h abeus corpus which means free the body. its been used throughout the years to free people from whats considered an unjust incarceration. a legal person doesnt have to...

Former president bill clinton secured their release in 2009. theyre being very careful right now not to say anything that could jeopardize the hopeful and potential release in the near future. >> still to come in the "newsroom." new surveillance video in the crash that killed paul walker. well take a closer look at what happened when we come back. so i cant afford to have germy surfaces. but a fresh sheet of bounty duratowel leaves this surface cleaner than a germy dishcloth. its durable. and it...

Meaning human or not human. >> i ask why? why do they want this group of chimpanzees as humans? >> they want him out of a cage and in a sangt ware. i think it helps the organizement, especially that people do consider chimpanzees the closest animal to humans. they do have a lot of qualities so similar to us. is it fair to have a chimpanzee kept in captivity for the rest of his or her life? >> something i never thought about. well see if they get animal rights or personhood. >> good to have you i...

Captivity. also, we have more news on -- oh, dogs. we dont have a picture. the story is going to be this. theyre not your tip cal dogs, but theyre moving why theyre really humans best friends. those are the pictures right there. stick around for this cute dog story. >> im desz any gibbs from port arthur, texas. we love you and miss you. >> we would also like to wish you a happy holiday, and see you soon. [ coughs, sneezes ] i have a big meeting when we land, but i am so stuffed up, i cant rest...

Joining me now is chris weatherspoon entertainment editor. chris, if there were one figure in our history that would be difficult to fit their story in, you know, 90 minutes or two hours, this would be the man, right? >> 95 years old. this san amazing movie. theres been several attempts to donell son mandelas autobiography. this is the first time they approved this film, endorses this film. it takes you on an amazing journey. you see the 27 years he spent in captivity and him becoming the first ...

Technological, as well as psychological inside the bedrooms of their residences. >> what he means is there was an extensive alarm system at the house. the doors were jammed shut. there were towels placed under the doors. and the air ducts were taped off. and they had music piped in to so nobody could hear them. the mother and stepfather now facing several charges, including kidnapping, physical and mental abuse. the stepfather also charged with sexual assault. they only lived in this house for f...

Of dealey plaza in dallas where he was gunned down. the city is holding its first official ceremony to mark the tragedy. >> it seems extraordinary, doesnt it. it starts at the bottom of the hour, about 15 minutes or so from now. of course, it is set to coincide with the time of day that jfks motorcade passed through downtown dallas. crowds had filled the streets, of course, to see the president. today crowds are there to honor his legacy. >> its interesting to see the historical footage and then...