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Ghett'a Life

  • Ghett'a Life
© Courtesy of Trinidad FilmFest 2011
Genre : Drama
Type : Fiction
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2011
Format : Feature
Running time : 88 (in minutes)

Derrick is an inner-city teenager who dreams of being Jamaica's next world boxing champion. However, it is an election year and politics divides the country and Derrick's community. His father, a loyal party supporter, and Sin, the community's no-nonsense don, forbid 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. An inspiring tale of overcoming adversity and ignorance in the name of unity.

Director: Chris Browne
2011, Jamaica
English
Narrative feature / 88 minutes / 16+



Source:
Trinidad FilmFest 2011
http://www.ttfilmfestival.com/2011/07/ghetta-life/

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