In the 1860s, during the slavery era, a man becomes a slave and witnesses the brutalities of the system. Along with other slaves, he plans a rebellion against their cruel slave-owner.
Mandingo is set in the 1840s American South, where slavery is prevalent. It follows the story of a slave-owner who organizes bare-knuckle boxing matches and engages in an interracial relationship. The plot delves into the harsh realities of slavery, human branding, and the complexity of relationships in a deeply divided society.