Invictus
Historical Themes Impact of Imperialism End of Apartheid Portrayal of Great World Leader South African Culture Impact of Sports in Society
Apartheid Legal segregation enforced by the National Party in South Africa between 1948 and 1994 Blacks deprived of citizenship Government segregated education, medical care, and provided black people with inferior services
How was this enforced? Prohibition of Mixed Marriage Act of 1949 Immorality Act of 1950 Population Registration Act of 1950: Whites, Blacks, Indians, Asians all had I.D. Cards 1950 Group Areas Act
Nelson Mandela Member of African National Congress-Against Apartheid Engaged in non-violent protest and later more radical Imprisoned from 1964-1990 Became first black President in South Africa 1994 with the end of Apartheid in this nation
1995 Rugby World Cup Held in South Africa Captain of South Africa Francois Pienaar "I remember when I heard Nelson Mandela's name mentioned at barbecues or dinner parties, the words 'terrorist' or 'bad man' was an umbilical cord almost to his name…I just thought that guy's maybe not a good guy, because sadly we didn't engage with our parents.” Later in life Mandela came to his wedding and was godfather to his two sons
Historical Liberties/Omissions Some criticism of the horrors of Apartheid downplayed Chester only on team because of race? Hero to black South Africans? Exciting final match against New Zealand not fully demonstrated Food poisoning of New Zealand’s team night before finals