OL 675 7-2 Reflect: Invictus and Nelson MandelaView the trailer of the movie Invictus (cc) (2009). The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South

OL 675 7-2 Reflect: Invictus and Nelson Mandela

View the trailer of the movie Invictus (cc) (2009). The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team 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 rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul” (Invictus, William Ernest Herley).Nelson Mandela, president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, has had a difficult career and life, including 27 years in prison. In 1993, he received the Nobel Peace Prize and over the four past decades has received more than 250 awards. He is a leader to be admired for his ability to balance the unfairness of the past with his vision for the people.*This is a non-graded activity.