Another very cool Jamaican flick. Ghett ‘a Life is an action drama set in a politically turbulent Kingston.
Jamaica’s love affair with boxing reignites in this flick mixed with Jamaican political turbolence. Ghett’a Life won the Best Pitch Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France,is written, produced and directed by Chris Browne and co-produced by Justine Henzell, Perry’s Hanzell daughter.
The director, Browne, first had the idea to make the movie over a decade ago when he experienced an underground boxing match in Kingston. Ghett’a Life tells the story of Derrick, a teenager that realizes his dream of becoming a champion boxer despite all the divisions in his country, in his community and in his own family, conflicted by a divisive political system.
On the “other side” , at the gym, there is a coach who becomes Derrick’s mentor and someone who shows him that Jamaica is bigger than just one community and that Derrick’s dreams are worth fighting for.
Derrick’s story clearly tells the message that anything that divides cannot be good for anyone. The ignorance of divisiveness gives way to the triumph that comes with unity.
Ghett’a Life is a whole Jamaican project with all investors, cast and crew being committed to an authentic depiction of what life is and what life can be in the inner city of Kingston. This film with it’s positive message of overcoming adversity and ignorance will inspire audiences globally.Nice One!
Jamaican Movie Ghett’A Life Trailer 2011
Tanya Stephens – Get A Life -official video
