Kassim The DreamEpisode of September 4, 2014

This multi award-winning documentary tells the story of World Champion Boxer, Kassim "The Dream" Ouma. Born in Uganda, Kassim was kidnapped by the rebel army and trained to be a child soldier at the age of 6. When the rebels took over the government, Kassim became an army soldier who was forced to commit many horrific atrocities, making him both a victim and perpetrator. He soon discovered the army’s boxing team and realized the sport was his ticket to freedom. After 12 years of warfare, Kassim defected from Africa and arrived in the United States. Homeless and culture shocked, he quickly rose through the boxing ranks and became Junior Middleweight Champion of the World. Now 27, as Kassim trains for his next world title, keeping his demons out of the ring becomes increasingly difficult. (From the US) (Documentary) M(D,A,L)

Kassim The Dream was broadcast on SBS 2 at Thursday 4 September 2014, 13:10.