In the movie, Damon plays rugby star Francois Pienaar, who created, with Nelson Mandela (Freeman), an event that gave whites and blacks in South Africa a common cause to rally around as the country was trying to heal from the wounds of apartheid.

"Invictus" is directed by Clint Eastwood (Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino) and is scheduled to hit theaters on December 11th, just in time for the award season.