Invictus

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InvictusGhana's victory over US in World Cup yesterday, coupled with the World Cup fever reminded me of Invictus movie. For those who haven't seen it yet, its a must watch - I highly recommend it. 
In short, its an inspiring story of how Nelson Mandela, soon after being selected as the President, used Rugby to bring South Africa together as a nation. The movie has some amazing performance by Morgan Freeman (as always) and Matt Damon holds on his own as the South African rugby team captain who must lead his team to victory against pressure odds.
I especially loved the poem:


Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

Comments

neo said…
its an awesome movie..touching scene would be..when matt visits the jail..and wonders how this man being 27 years in jail..never carries a grudge..its a lesson for all those who rule and responsible!
10:39 PM
Gagan said…
@ neo: absolutely. and matt damon draws inspiration from this. wanted to mention this but did not cause did not want to disclose too much for those who have not seen the movie.
10:43 PM
neo said…
Joga Bonito!
11:21 PM
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