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"We all have our own races to run"

Sprinter tells the story of Akeem Sharp who is set to be Jamaica's next big track-and-field sensation. Akeem hopes to rise in the track and field world will take him to the U.S. to reunite him with his mother who has supported the family while living as an illegal resident for over a decade. But Akeem's rising star is weighed down by turmoil at home: a volatile father, and an unruly older brother who insinuates himself into Akeem's career as a means of escaping - or perhaps enhancing - his scam artist hustle. Not only does Akeem have to prove to himself and everyone that he can succeed, but also overcome the struggles that may ultimately bring him down.

Top Cast

  • Lorraine Toussaint

    Lorraine Toussaint

    Donna

  • David Alan Grier

    David Alan Grier

    Coach

  • Bryshere Y. Gray

    Bryshere Y. Gray

    Marcus Brick

  • Shantol Jackson

    Shantol Jackson

    Kerry Hall

  • Darren Lee Campbell

    Darren Lee Campbell

    UK Sprinter

  • Sakina Deer

    Sakina Deer

    Precious

  • Usain Bolt

    Usain Bolt

    Self

  • Paula Stewart

    Paula Stewart

    Nadean Rawlins

Overview

Sprinter tells the story of Akeem Sharp who is set to be Jamaica's next big track-and-field sensation. Akeem hopes to rise in the track and field world will take him to the U.S. to reunite him with his mother who has supported the family while living as an illegal resident for over a decade. But Akeem's rising star is weighed down by turmoil at home: a volatile father, and an unruly older brother who insinuates himself into Akeem's career as a means of escaping - or perhaps enhancing - his scam artist hustle. Not only does Akeem have to prove to himself and everyone that he can succeed, but also overcome the struggles that may ultimately bring him down.

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