Sprinter

"We all have our own races to run"

Sep 6 2019 N/A 1h 54m
Drama, Sport

Sprinter tells the story of Akeem Sharp who is set to be Jamaica's next big track-and-field sensation. Akeem hopes to rise in the track and field world will take him to the U.S. to reunite him with his mother who has supported the family while living as an illegal resident for over a decade. But Akeem's rising star is weighed down by turmoil at home: a volatile father, and an unruly older brother who insinuates himself into Akeem's career as a means of escaping - or perhaps enhancing - his scam artist hustle. Not only does Akeem have to prove to himself and everyone that he can succeed, but also overcome the struggles that may ultimately bring him down.

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Plot

SPRINTER tells the story of Akeem Sharp who is set to be Jamaica's next big track-and-field sensation. Akeem hopes a rise in the track and field world will take him to the U.S. to reunite him with his mother who has supported the family while living as an illegal resident for over a decade. But Akeem's rising star is weighed down by turmoil at home: a volatile father, and an unruly older brother who insinuates himself into Akeem's career as a means of escaping - or perhaps enhancing - his scam artist hustle. Not only does Akeem have to prove to himself and everyone that he can succeed, but also overcome the struggles that may ultimately bring him down.

Written by

Robert A. Maylor, Storm Saulter

Directed by

Storm Saulter

Cast

David Alan Grier, Lorraine Toussaint, Bryshere Y. Gray

Crew

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Production Countries

Jamaica, United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins & 2 nominations

Trailers
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Scores
# of Votes
590
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA