Last week my English classes went to watch the new Clinton Eastwood film, Invictus, at a movie theater. This movie tells the true story of President Mandela's quest to unite South Africans after his election in a still divided nation. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make an unlikely run for the 1995 World Cup Championship. Expertly mixing an unconventional political biopic and an underdog sports drama, the film is an inspiring history lesson about quality leadership, the power of forgiveness and the universal language of sports.What are your thoughts on this film? Did any scene(s) strike you in particular? If so,which one(s) and why?
You might also enjoy a visit to the official site of Invictus to learn more about the film.
