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Matt Damon Says Nelson Mandela Great Political Leader of His Lifetime

Fox News - Fri Dec 11, 9:58 am ET

Damon plays rugby team captain Francois Pienaar in Clint Eastwood's Nelson Mandela film, "Invictus."

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'Invictus': An inspirational tribute to the grace of Nelson Mandela and Morgan Freeman
The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Fri Dec 11, 7:38 am ET
Clint Eastwood's "Invictus" is a tribute to the grace of Nelson Mandela, with a wonderful performance from Morgan Freeman.
Review: 'Invictus' has substance and conviction
CNN - Fri Dec 11, 9:44 am ET
As another Oscar season kicks into gear, Clint Eastwood returns with his annual contribution to Hollywood's self-esteem, in this case a solidly uplifting historical drama about President Nelson Mandela and South Africa's bid to win the Rugby World Cup in 1995.
'Invictus': Morgan Freeman mesmerizes as Nelson Mandela
New York Daily News - Thu Dec 10, 6:27 pm ET
Morgan Freeman 's performance as Nelson Mandela in "Invictus" is, like Clint Eastwood 's film as a whole, constructed of deliberate decisions and never feels false.
When a Sport Draws People Together
New York Times - 11 minutes ago
“Invictus” is not a rugby movie unless you want it to be. Rather, it’s a reminder to us that sometimes sport can be a starting point, and can pave the way for much more than just talk.
Stage set for Miss World finale in South Africa
AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour 14 minutes ago
After a month of traipsing around the country and immersing themselves in South African culture, beauties from around the globe now have their eyes set on the Miss World pageant Saturday.
‘Invictus’ dripping with inspiration
MSNBC - Fri Dec 11, 9:55 am ET
"Invictus" cuts an unlikely path, choosing to tell the story of South Africa's sea change under Nelson Mandela's leadership through the prism of sport. It's the story of a nation's shift, as evidenced by its bleachers.
‘Invictus’: Nelson Mandela , ex-president of South Africa, favored Morgan Freeman to star in film 15 years ago
The Oklahoman - Thu Dec 10, 7:07 pm ET
LOS ANGELES — When Nelson Mandela , former president of South Africa, handpicked Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman to play him on film, the hard work began. Nearly 15 years passed before Freeman finally played Mandela in Clint Eastwood ’s "Invictus,” and the most daunting issue was also the most central: how to capture the essence of a Nobel laureate and lasting symbol of peace.The earliest ...
'Invictus' is another victory for Eastwood
USA Today - Fri Dec 11, 9:28 am ET
Clint Eastwood cleverly fuses a political tale and an inspirational sports story and serves fact-based inspiration, but nothing too overbearing.
Invictus (2009)
New York Times - Thu Dec 10, 7:53 pm ET
Morgan Freeman plays Nelson Mandela in “Invictus,” Clint Eastwood’s new film.
'Invictus' and 'Princess and the Frog' show an empathetic multicultural world
Washington Post - Fri Dec 11, 12:00 am ET
The title of "Invictus," Clint Eastwood's stirring drama starring Morgan Freeman as South African leader Nelson Mandela, refers to the William Ernest Henley poem that Mandela had memorized while he was imprisoned on the notorious Robben Island for anti-apartheid activities. The poem's most famous...
Art coincidentally imitates life in historic, timely 'Invictus'
USA Today - Thu Dec 10, 6:56 pm ET
At first, Invictus might seem like the opposite of a timely movie the story of Nelson Mandela's presidency and the end of apartheid.
3 stars for 'Invictus'
Chicago Tribune - Fri Dec 11, 2:10 am ET
Is this the latest cinematic tale to sideline its primary black character---South African president and revolutionary game-changer Nelson Mandela, beloved, revered, prime Morgan Freeman material---in favor of a white protagonist, in this case a South African rugby captain played by Matt Damon?
'Invictus' is unconquered in heart, inspiration
USA Today - Thu Dec 10, 2:13 pm ET
Invictus refers to a William Ernest Henley poem that provided Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) inspiration during 27 years in prison.
'Frog' to leap to top of box office
Entertainment Weekly - 1 hour 5 minutes ago
By Nicole Sperling Nicole Sperling forecasts a solid if not spectacular opening weekend for well-reviewed animated film
Obama hails pacifism, defends use of force
USA Today - Fri Dec 11, 12:53 am ET
President Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Thursday with a mix of humility and defiance.