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Sprinter

Name: Sprinter
Released: 2019

2019

A talented young Jamaican runner pins his hopes on track stardom and a trip to America to reunite with the mother who left to support the family, while navigating a troubled brother and mounting pressure. A heartfelt sports drama.

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Part of 3 Essential Films from Jamaica

This film is stop 3 of 3 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Jamaica. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Jamaica in the 196 country film challenge.