IDFA 2008
Kassim the Dream
Kief Davidson
United States, Germany
2008
87 min
European Premiere
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
Production
Co-production
Monaco FIlm Gmbh
Monaco FIlm Gmbh
Executive producer
Cinematography
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