Ghett'a Life


1h 44m 2011

Brief Synopsis

Derrick dreams of being Jamaica's next world light weight boxing champion. He knew from an early age that he had the ability to out box even the bigger boys on his lane but it's election year and politics divide the country and Derrick's community. His father, a loyal party supporter, forbids Derric

Film Details

Genre
Foreign
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

Synopsis

Derrick dreams of being Jamaica's next world light weight boxing champion. He knew from an early age that he had the ability to out box even the bigger boys on his lane but it's election year and politics divide the country and Derrick's community. His father, a loyal party supporter, forbids Derrick from going to the boxing gym, as to do so he has to cross party lines. Derrick defiantly follows his heart and is confronted with the serious repercussions of his decision. The don of Derrick's community, Sin, is set on keeping him from crossing over to the "other side" even if it means destroying Derrick's dream and Derrick's father is so blinded by political tribalism that he sees Derrick's actions as betrayal. On the "other side" , at the gym, is a coach who becomes Derrick's mentor and someone who shows him that Jamaica is bigger than just one community and that Derrick's dreams are worth fighting for.

Film Details

Genre
Foreign
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

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