Fighting Spirit, The

Ghana 2007

Bukom is a Ghanaian town where young people from the slums are fighting to make their way. Several world famous boxers come from there, such as World Champion Azumah ‘Zoom Zoom’ Nelson. THE FIGHTING SPIRIT is the story of three boxers and their struggle for respect, glory and prize money. A story about the ambitions of the current generation of young Ghanaians against the backdrop of the city that has produced the most skilled boxers in the world.

Director George Amponsah learned his trade at the prestigious English National Film and Television Academy. In 2004, he made THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ELEGANT, about Congolese musician Papa Wemba. This brought him a nomination for the Grierson Award in 2005.

Listen to or watch an interview with George Amponsah at Guardian Weekly

Film schedule

City		Location		Date		Time
Amsterdam		Bioscoop Het Ketelhuis		06-09-2008		18:45
Den Haag		Filmhuis Den Haag		08-09-2008		19:30
Amsterdam		Bioscoop Het Ketelhuis		09-09-2008		21:15
Amsterdam		NO LIMIT		10-09-2008		20:00
Tilburg		Filmfoyer Tilburg		11-09-2008		19:45
Den Bosch		Verkadefabriek		12-09-2008		21:45