Widescreen version presented in a "letterbox" widescreen format preserving the "scope" aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition. Enhanced for widescreen TVs.

Based on the book "Playing the enemy" by John Carlin.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009.

Special features: Matt Damon plays rugby (7 min.) ; Invictus music trailer (3 min.).

Director of photography, Tom Stern ; production designed by James J. Murakami ; edited by Joel Cox, Gary D. Roach ; music by Kyle Eastwood and Michael Stevens ; costumes designed by Deborah Hopper.

Morgan Freeman (Nelson Mandela), Matt Damon (Francois Pienaar), Tony Kgoroge (Jason Tshabalala), Julian Lewis Jones (Etienne Feyder), Adjoa Andoh (Brenda Mazibuko), Patrick Mofokeng (Linga Moonsamy), Matt Stern (Hendrick Booyens), Leleti Khumalo (Mary).

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 making 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.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language.

DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby digital 5.1 surround; widescreen format preserving the 2.35:1 aspect ratio of the original theatrical presentation, enhanced for widescreen televisions.

Restrictions: Home use only. Licensed for educational use at UBC.

In English, dubbed French or Spanish, with optional subtitles in English for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH), French, or Spanish.

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