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Call Number: Copy 1: DVD00947

Copy 2: DVD00947

by Clint Eastwood; Anthony Peckham; Lori McCreary; Robert Lorenz; Mace Neufeld; Morgan Freeman; Matt Damon; Tony Kgoroge; Julian Lewis Jones; Adjoa Andoh; Patrick Mofokeng; Matt Stern; Leleti Khumalo; John Carlin; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ); Spyglass Entertainment (Firm); Revelations Entertainment (Firm); Man Company (Firm); Malpaso (Company); Warner Home Video (Firm);

Format: DVD

Language: English

Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Pictures ; Distributed by Warner Home Video, ©2010.

Notes:  Originally released in 2009 (133 min.); Nominated for two 2010 Academy Awards; Based on the book “Playing the enemy” by John Carlin. Special features: Matt Damon plays rugby (7 min.); Invictus music trailer (3 min); Previews (10 min.).

Summary: In 1994, having been released from his long imprisonment, Nelson Mandela is elected as the first president of post-apartheid South Africa. Racial tension runs high, even in the president’s offices, and especially among the members of his half black, half Afrikaner security team. As hosts of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, South Africa’s low ranked national team, the Springboks, have a berth in the tournament. Mandela begins makeing public appearances supporting the team, and meets privately with captain Francois Pienaar, encouraging him to inspire his teammates to victory. The Springboks’ new slogan is “One team, One nation.” President Mandela is betting that if they win the Cup, it might even be a bit true.

OCLC #: 558876514

Added: September 23, 2010