The inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar, to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
Starring:
Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng, Matt Stern, Julian Lewis Jones, Adjoa Andoh
Directed by:
Clint Eastwood
Reviews:
"It's about inspiration and Clint Eastwood's rousing, uplifting and profoundly moving film is one that inspires on many levels." - Urbancinefile.com.au
"Even if it sometimes simplifies the historical issues in favor of uncomplicated multiplex feel-good uplift, it's hard not to get swept up in the joy" - Q Network Film Desk
"Standard inspirational sports movie given added weight by Mandela's wisdom and his political courage, and the historical significance of his presidency." - Laramie Movie Scope
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