Invictus is a new film starring Morgan Freeman as Nobel Peace Prize winner and former South African president, Nelson Mandela.  The film takes place in the mid 1990's during Mandela's first term as the president of South Africa.  Mandela campaigns to host the 1995 Rugby World Cup event as an opportunity to unite his countrymen.  Clint Eastwood signed on to direct the film while Matt Damon will be playing the rugby team captain.

Release Date:  The film is set to be released December 11, 2009.

Fun fact:  The title of the film, Invictus, comes from the Latin word meaning undefeated or unconquered.  It is a short poem by British poet, William Hernest Henley, which was first published in 1875 and was the source of inspiration for Nelson Mandela during his 27 years in prison.