Any individual who has studied South African history can positively state that Rugby has been, and still is, a very important element of the South African journey.  It has been more than century but I find it very hard for any soul to forget the major sport event that united South African people as whole thanks to the then newly elected and first black president, Nelson Mandela, and the then South African Rugby Captain, Francois Pienaar, played in the movie by Matt Damon.

Inviticus

‘Invictus‘  is a Clint Eastwood movie that takes us down memory lane during the wake of apartheid when the South African nation was economically and racially divided. Searching for a way to bring the nation together, Nelson Mandela turns to the one thing he knows is valuable to his people–rugby.

Using his partnership with the Rugby team captain, history was made and South Africa, for the first time after a long  journey of trials and tribulations, knew what unity was all about.

 ’Invictus‘ is expected to scoop up more than one Oscar award and, judging by Clint Eastwood’s master creations, it could pick up more. This is going to be one of 2009’s most inspirational movies by far. For more on ‘Invictus‘ watch the link below and please don’t forget to share your views.