Clint Eastwood’s adaptation of John Carlin’s Invictus seems geared to make a worldwide splash. And why wouldn’t it? The film captures an iconic moment in South African history – when Nelson Mandela strode out onto the playing field at Loftus Versveld in Francois Pienaar’s number 6 rugby jersey in 1995.
It was a great moment, certainly – but the Mail & Guardian’s David Smith points out that, when it comes to transformation and race relations, SA rugby is still looking for a real happy ending:
Freeman will be in Johannesburg for the premiere of Invictus, Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-tipped movie telling how Mandela used the power of sport to heal the scars of apartheid and bring black and white South Africans together.
The film shows Mandela embracing the Afrikaners’ cherished sport, rugby, as South Africa hosts the Rugby World Cup in 1995. Whereas previously he and other black people had cheered for the Springboks’ opponents, by the end he is wearing their green and gold jersey and rallying black people to the national side.
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December 10th, 2009 @07:32 #
Many South African watched live that historical and crucial event which could decide fate of racism problem. I thanks to Clint Eastwood who was directed that memorable day in to film. I like to appreciate this movie as I watched its trailer on free movies. It was really perfect. It best shows all emotions in perfect way. I love to watch this movie on Mega Theater.
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