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Kassim the Dream
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Synopsis
This is the story of World Champion Boxer, Kassim "The Dream" Ouma - born in Uganda, kidnapped by the rebel army and trained to be a child soldier at the age of 6. When the rebels took over the government, Kassim became an army soldier who was forced to commit many horrific atrocities, making him both a victim and perpetrator. He soon discovered the army's boxing team and realized the sport was his ticket to freedom. After 12 years of warfare, Kassim defected from Africa and arrived in the United States. Homeless and culture shocked, he quickly rose through the boxing ranks and became Junior Middleweight Champion of the World. Kassim, now age 27, seems to have obtained the American Dream with his jovial nature, fame and hip hop lifestyle. As Kassim trains for his next world title fight against Jermain Taylor in Little Rock Arkansas, keeping his demons out of the ring becomes increasingly difficult. His desires to reunite with family in Uganda intensify when Kassim's only hope for a safe return is a military pardon from the president and government responsible for his abduction


Production Crew

Tony Molina Cinematographer
Kathleen Davidson Co-producer
Tom Moran Co-producer
Andres Solis Composer (Music Score)
Jacobo Lieberman Composer (Music Score)
Leonardo Heiblum Composer (Music Score)
Kief Davidson Director
Kief Davidson Editor
Tony Breuer Editor
Forest Whitaker Executive Producer
Joshua Green Executive Producer
Keisha Whitaker Executive Producer
Luke Thornton Executive Producer
Nnamdi Mowerta Musical Direction/Supervision
Robert Singerman Musical Direction/Supervision
Kief Davidson Producer
Liz Silver Producer
Chris M. Jacobsen Sound/Sound Designer
Mike Norman Sound/Sound Designer
Chris M. Jacobsen Supervising Sound Editor
Year: 2008
Runtime:
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Documentary


Produced by
Believe Media
Urban Landscapes

Release
June 06, 2009 (USA - Limited)

Awards
2008 - Film Presented - Tribeca Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - Silverdocs Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - AFI Fest
2008 - Film Presented - Hamptons International Film Festival