Deeply Inspirational and Moving - Sport Can Unite and Heal
I have been an admirer of Nelson Mandela for many years and I thought that I knew many of the broad outlines of his Presidency, but this story I did not fully appreciate. Not being a follower of Rugby, I did not know how important the 1995 World Cup was until I read the book that this film is based upon. It was a revelation! But, the film is even better because of the interviews with many of the key participants. The power of this event, the basis of a long and well considered approach to unite the country and heal deep wounds from the past, is a great testatment to what huiman beings can accomplish when motivated by the desire to unite under a new and inclusive model and the willingness to work to heal deep wounds from the past. Clearly, this was not a simple task in South Africa (or anywhere else on the planet) and much work remains to be done. Just as clearly, the combination of enlightened leadership willing to make a differnce, combined with willing participants and divine...
A genuinely wonderful documentary
As mentioned in the other reviews, this is taken from "Playing the Enemy" and is the real story behind "Invictus." I have rarely seen a better demonstration of the idea that sports can transcend the teams involved to underscore the human condition - in this case, how the work of Nelson Madela and a lot of other very brave men and women, black and white, overthrew the system of apartheid without a racial war. The ability of Clifford Bestall to personalize these events is exceptional; I cannot recommend this DVD highly enough.
A Fantastic Documentary
This is a fantastic documentary about a wonderful story. If you enjoyed the movie "Invictus," you should see this documentary, as you get to know the coach and several of the players that were actually involved in this series of events. If you are a sports fan, you will enjoy watching a team give it's best to compete in it's first rugby world cup appearance in many years. If you are a Nelson Mandela fan, you will enjoy seeing the role he played in the 1995 World Cup Rugby preparations and the tournament itself. Invictus
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