Kassim the dream film

Kassim ouma born 12 december 1978 is a ugandan professional boxer. Former ugandan child soldier kassim ouma, seems to have obtained the american dream with his jovial nature, fame as a jr. Kassim the dream is a decent boxing documentary with an ambition that one doesnt normally see in films of this ilk. Kief davidson, who won a special jury award at the 2005 tribeca film festival for the devils. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. The subject is kassim the dream ouma, a child soldier in uganda who fled to the united states and became a champion boxer. The haunting story of a child soldier turned boxer. 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. Kidnapped at age 6 and turned into a child soldierboth a victim and perpetrator of war crimeskassim the dream ouma has dreams of. Behind the charm, smile and power of boxing champion kassim the dream ouma lies a unique and tragic story.

Kassim the dream 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Resistance is an oldfashioned tribute to marcel marceau. A lego documentary, kassim the dream, and his first film, the devils miner, as well as commercial campaigns for global brands, including. Kassim the dreams aestheticization of human despair is nearly obscene. As is the case for most of the film s first hour, ouma is understating matters. Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the kief davidsondirected movie via subscription can be. Filmmaker kief davidson tells oumas remarkable true story in the documentary kassim the dream, in which ouma talks about his ravaged childhood, coming to america, his return to uganda, and how. But every once in a while his face clouds over and he stares hard out a window. Kassim the dream ouma was born in uganda, kidnapped by the rebel army and trained to be a child soldier at the age of 6.

Review and conversation with kassim the dream ouma. 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. Kassim the dream by kief davidson kief davidson, kassim. It was an official selection at several film festivals. In addition, kief has directed other prominent documentaries, including. Still, it makes visible the process of healing and hoping, the dream he pursues and embodies. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing kassim the dream near you. The guerrillas eventually took over the government they remain in power today, and ouma was. Vivarium looks aloofly at the nightmare of conformity. Kassim the dream 2008 tribeca film festival tribeca. Full of obvious good intentions, kassim the dream tells the story of kassim oumas journey from ugandan child soldier to boxing champion. Atlantiss future vision grapples with a past that never was. 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. Kidnapped at age 6 and turned into a child soldierboth a victim and perpetrator of war crimes kassim the dream ouma has dreams of becoming a world champion boxer.

Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. As he trains for his next world title fight against jermain taylor in little rock, keeping his demons out of the ring becomes increasingly difficult. From the director of the devil s miner, this acclaimed documentary charts the incredible journey of ugandaborn world champion boxer, kassim the dream ouma. Kassim the dream study guide tribeca film institute. The story of kassim the dream ouma and his rise from ugandan child soldier to world champion boxer combines serious human rights issues with incredible triumphoveradversity sports lore. Kassim the dream ouma is a former junior middleweight champion of world boxing. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The film cannot show precisely kassim s experience, the childs unbearable pain borne and carried forward. Read the kassim the dream movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. 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. Its then that his ugandan demons come back to haunt him. The life of world champion boxer kassim the dream ouma, a man from uganda who was trained as a child soldier before getting involved in boxing. A nuanced survivors story that memorably transcends its genre. In 1986, sixyearold kassim ouma was abducted by ugandan rebels and forced to become a child soldier.

Kassim the dream 2009 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Yearning to watch kassim the dream in the comfort of your own home. Former ugandan child soldier kassim ouma, now 29, seems to have obtained the american dream with his jovial nature, fame as a jr. Kassim the dream is now available for viewing through ifcs sundance selects, a video ondemand transactional platform carried by bright house, cablevision, comcast, cox, and time warner cable systems. American dream boxing boxing champion child soldier children family heavyweight homelessness inspiring people kassim ouma lost childhood poverty rebel army revolutions survival uganda war world cultures. With a big grin and cockiness to match muhammad alis, kassim s upbeat nature infects everyone around him. Kassim the dream was an official selection at the 2008 tribeca film festival. Fueled by the nervous energy of its irrepressible subject, kassim the dream is a lively and colorful treatment of whats thus far been a remarkable life. A documentary entitled kassim the dream was made in 2008. Kassim the dream 2009 stream and watch online moviefone. The rebels won, and kassim took up boxing while in the army. Kassim, now age 27, seems to have obtained the american dream with his jovial nature, fame and hip hop lifestyle. Kassim the dream cleveland international film festival. In the opening moments of kief davidsons beautifully shot kassim the dream, the ugandaborn former light middleweight boxing champion ouma explains that boxing is my therapy.