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Ghett'a Life(2011)
Status: Released
Date: 2011-12-02
65%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 44m
Derrick’s dreams are worth fighting for.
Overview:
GHETT’A LIFE is an “against the odds” action drama set in a politically turbulent inner city community of Kingston. Derrick, a determined inner city teenager realizes his dream of becoming a champion boxer despite a country, community and family conflicted by divisive political system
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Movie: Ghett'a Life
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Karen Robinson
Dawn
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Overview
GHETT’A LIFE is an “against the odds” action drama set in a politically turbulent inner city community of Kingston. Derrick, a determined inner city teenager realizes his dream of becoming a champion boxer despite a country, community and family conflicted by divisive political system
Release Date
2011-12-02
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6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
Derrick’s dreams are worth fighting for.
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