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Director: Anthony Wonke
Cast: Jasmine Jobson, Finn Cole, Hodan Yusuf Tahir, Roda Asha Aden
Tells the true story of Ramla Ali, who fled Somalia with her family as a young girl, seeking asylum in London from the civil war. As a teenager, she pursued her love of boxing, but did so secretly as she knew her family would disapprove. Ali became the first boxer, male or female, to represent Somalia at the 2020 Olympic Games and made history after winning the first ever professional female boxing match in Saudi Arabia.
Critical Reception & Ratings
In the Shadows, directed by Anthony Wonke, tells the inspiring true story of Ramla Ali, a Somali refugee who pursued her love of boxing in secret and went on to become the first boxer, male or female, to represent Somalia at the 2020 Olympic Games. The film has received critical acclaim for its powerful depiction of Ali's perseverance and historic achievements.
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Directed by Anthony Wonke, "In the Shadows" tells the inspiring true story of Ramla Ali, a Somali refugee who overcame immense challenges to become a pioneering female boxer, making history at the 2020 Olympics. This powerful drama blends themes of identity, perseverance, and the pursuit of one's passions against the odds.