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Kassim the Dream

The true story of Kassim "The Dream" Ouma, a world champion boxer, who overcame a troubled childhood marked by being kidnapped at age 6 and forced to fight as a child soldier, to achieve success in the ring.

Born in Uganda, Kassim "The Dream" Ouma was kidnapped by a rebel army and trained to be a child soldier at age 6. After 12 years of warfare, he defected to the United States, became a homeless and culture-shocked boxer, and rose to Junior Middleweight Champion of the World.

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Info about Kassim the Dream

Studio(s): Urban Landscapes, Monaco Film GmbH

Originally Released: United States, Jun 05, 2009

Production Countries: United States, Germany

Genres:Documentary