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IDFA 2008

Kassim the Dream

Kief Davidson
United States, Germany
2008
87 min
European Premiere
Festival history
IDFA DOC U Award

This is the story of World Champion Boxer, Kassim Ouma - born in Uganda, kidnapped by the rebel army and trained to be a child soldier at age 6. After a decade of warfare, Kassim defected and began a new life in America, quickly rising through the boxing ranks. As he trains for his next world title fight, keeping his demons out of the ring becomes increasingly difficult. A chance to reunite with his family in Uganda hinges on a military pardon from the same leaders responsible for his abduction.

Credits
Director
Co-production
    Monaco FIlm Gmbh
    Monaco FIlm Gmbh
Involved TV Channel
    ZDF/ARTE
    ZDF/ARTE
World Sales
    Ro*co Films International
    Ro*co Films International
Screening copy
    Urban Landscapes Productions
    Urban Landscapes Productions