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Hurdles of Hope

Hurdles of Hope

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Hurdles of Hope

"From Adversity to Prosperity"

2024

0h 15m

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Overview

In a poverty-striken Ugandan neighborhood, Ocen meets a Coach who's impressed by his potential for track athletics which changes his life from a hustler to a hurdler inspired by John Akii Bua's success story.

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3 featured cast members

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Yusuf Boxa Kaija

Coach

Jakuma Joseph

Ocen

Katooko Susan

Mama Ocen

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Directed by: Elly E. Debuni
Written by: Elly E. Debuni
Produced by: Elly E. Debuni

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