Academy Award-winner Matt Damon portrays real-life rugby player Francois Pienaar who joined forces with South African President Nelson Mandela to help unite their country, in Warner Bros.’ moving drama “Invictus” from director Clint Eastwood.
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The 1995 World Cup Final was, to most people around the world, little more than a thrilling rugby match. But to the people of South Africa, it was a turning point in their history—a shared experience that helped to heal the wounds of the past even as it gave new hope for the future. The architect of this benchmark event was the nation’s president, Nelson Mandela. Its builders were the members of South Africa ’s rugby team, the Springboks, led by their captain, Francois Pienaar.
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Directed by four-time Oscar® winner Clint Eastwood (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Unforgiven”), Warner Bros.’ “Invictus” tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), to help unite their country.
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