Ghett'a Life

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Ghett'a Life is an against-the-odds action drama. The main character is Derrick, an inner-city teenage boy who inadvertently discovers that his dream lies in a boxing gym. But this is election time in Jamaica, and the boxing gym is located on the wrong side of his politically divided ghetto community. His father, who is a loyal party supporter, forbids him from going to the boxing gym, as that would mean crossing party lines.When Derrick follows his heart he is confronted with the serious repercussions of his decision. On the one hand, the Don (the community's political overlord) is set on keeping Derrick from crossing over to the other side, even if it means destroying Derrick's dream. On the other hand, Derrick's father is so blinded by political tribalism that he sees his son's actions as a betrayal.On the other side is Derrick's coach and mentor. He shows Derrick that Jamaica is bigger than just one community and that dreams are worth fighting for.