Invictus

Invictus is the real story about the South African rugby team who became champions in 1995, when the Rugby World Cup was held in their own country. Good history about coaching, leadership, and how sports united the whole country, which was suffering from racial and political tensions.

Released 2009; Runtime 134 minutes

Concepts

• Team Cohesion: Despite their differences, the team comes together and wins for something greater than themselves; This is evident in the final game against their rival New Zealand.
• Leadership: The position that the captain assumes in the field and how he becomes the main worker within the team.
• Pursuing Your Dream: The influence of Nelson Mandela in the training and conversations with the captain / players; Fighting through the disbelief of others.