Sprinter

Akeem Sharp, a talented Jamaican teenager, dreams of becoming a track-and-field sensation. With the support of his coach and mother, who has lived illegally in the US for over a decade, Akeem hopes to rise to the top and reunite with his family. But his journey is threatened by the unstable dynamics at home, including a volatile father and an older brother who insinuates himself into Akeem's career. As Akeem faces the challenges of competition and family strife, he must overcome his struggles and prove himself to the world.

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Sprinter was released in theaters on April 24, 2019.