Nelson Mandela and the 1995 South Africa Rugby World Cup | American Flag Rugby

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	ESPN Films 30 For 30 Presents The 16th Man American Flag Rugby News and Press May 4, 2010- May 6, 2010 The 16th Man is the real-life story of the recently released film 'Invictus'. In the movie 'Invictus', Morgan Freeman, the 72-year-old Oscar winner starred as Nelson Mandela. 'Invictus', directed by Clint Eastwood, is a film about rugby’s famous 1995 World Cup in South Africa. In 'The 16th Man', Morgan Freeman and director Cliff Bestall tell the emotional story of that cornerstone moment and what it meant to South Africa’s healing process. The 16th Man Premieres Tuesday May 4 8:00pm ESPN Directed by Clifford Bestall Produced by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary ESPN Films 30 For 30 ESPN's 30 for 30 is a documentary series featuring thirty films from some of today’s finest storytellers. Each filmmaker will bring their passion and personal point of view to their film detailing the issues, trends, athletes, teams, rivalries, games and events that transformed the sports landscape from 1979 to 2009. The 16th Man Rugby has long been viewed in South Africa as a game for the white population, and the country’s success in the sport has been a true source of Afrikaner pride. When the 50-year-old policies and entrenched injustices of apartheid were finally overthrown in 1994, Nelson Mandela’s new government began rebuilding a nation badly in need of racial unity. So the world was watching when South Africa played host to the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Though they had only one non-white player, the South African Springboks gained supporters of all colors as they made an improbable run into the final match where they beat the heavily favored New Zealand team. When Mandela himself marched to the center of the pitch cloaked in a Springbok jersey and shook hands with the captain of the South African team, two nations became one. ESPN Air Times Tuesday May 4 8:00pm ESPN Tuesday May 4 11:00pm ESPN 2 Thursday May 6 2:00am ESPN 2 Thursday May 6 11:00pm ESPN Classic Contact: Craig Chapman, Executive Director, American Flag Rugby Email: info@americanflagrugby.com Related Links ESPN's 30 For 30 Website See all news »

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