Derrick, a ghetto teenager, dreams of being Jamaica's next world boxing champion, but it's election year and politics and tribal violence divide the country. His father, a loyal party supporter, forbids him from going to the boxing gym situated in a rival part of town. Derrick defiantly follows his heart but is confronted by the local 'don' who threatens his family. Derrick refuses to give up and the ignorance of divisiveness soon give way to the triumph of unity.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Derrick, a ghetto teenager, dreams of being Jamaica's next world boxing champion, but it's election year and politics and tribal violence divide the country. His father, a loyal party supporter, forbids him from going to the boxing gym situated in a rival part of town. Derrick defiantly follows his heart but is confronted by the local "don" who threatens his family. Derrick refuses to give up and the ignorance of divisiveness soon give way to the triumph of unity. Actors Winston Bell, Kevoy Burton, O'Daine Clarke, Carl Davis & Chris McFarlane Director Chris Browne Certificate 15 years and over Year 2011 Languages English Duration 1 hour and 44 minutes (approx)
Hard-hitting Jamaican drama which examines a side of the country tourists rarely experience: the inner-city ghettos that are rife with tension and violence. The film is centred on the story of Derrick (Kevoy Burton), a 16-year-old whose driving ambition is to become a professional boxer and to represent Jamaica at the Olympic Games. However, there is a significant barrier to Derrick's ambitions: the only gym with facilities and trainers of a sufficient level to help him achieve his dream is in the rival 'garrison', or ghetto, to his. As Derrick is well aware, crossing the boundary lines of territories marked out by gangland conflict and corrupt politics carries risks, not just while in the opposing territory, but when returning to his own. Will Derrick be able to balance the pursuit of his dream with the pressing demands of inner-city divisions?
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