Kassim the Dream

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Kassim the Dream

Released Jun 5, 2009

1h 27m

Documentary

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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.

Walter V. Addiego

San Francisco Chronicle

While it tells a remarkable and disturbing story, you may come away with a nagging sense that Kassim the Dream only skims the surface.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 7, 2009

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Daniel Eagan

The Hollywood Reporter

Full of obvious good intentions, the film still suffers from a rambling narrative that leaves too many loose ends.

Jun 8, 2009

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Nathan Lee

New York Times

Kassim Ouma has, to say the least, an unusual life story....The filmmaker Kief Davidson recounts this vivid tale in the dull documentary.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 5, 2009

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David Harris

Spectrum Culture

It does provide a truthful moment of personal pain that is both searing and heartrending.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 9, 2019

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Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters

A former child soldier in Uganda, the boxer Kassim continues to wrestle with the effects of the violence he witnessed and committed.

Dec 4, 2009

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

Occasionally the subject matter of a documentary transcends the film's artistic construction

Rated: B-

Nov 21, 2009

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" A profile of world champion boxer Kassim "The Dream" Ouma. Born in Uganda, he was kidnapped at age 6 by the rebel army and trained as a child soldier." 01/10/15

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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The subject for the documentary was heart-wrenching and beautifully portrayed. They captured some stunning shots of the Ugandan villages. Kassim's character was shown in a very full and human way. The criticism I have is this: There were questions that I had that the movie did not answer.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Most certainly a story worthy of the telling.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Kief Davidson
Producer: Kief Davidson, Liz Silver
Screenwriter: Kief Davidson
Production Co: Urban Landscapes Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 5, 2009, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 19, 2017
Runtime: 1h 27m

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