The film tells the true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman), in his first term as President of South Africa, uses the national rugby team, the Springboks, to unify a country fractured by apartheid. Mandela partners with team captain François Pienaar (Matt Damon) to drive the underdog squad toward the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Clint Eastwood’s Invictus (2009) is a masterful intersection of sports drama and historical biography. At 1080p, the film’s grounded, classical cinematography and rich sound design—particularly the "thunderous speed" of the rugby matches—are fully realized, making it a "must-watch" for fans of high-quality period pieces. Invictus (2009) 1080p
Movie Review: Invictus | Talk About the Arts | buffalospree.com The film tells the true story of how