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Underdog Plaza
Underdog Plaza is the story of boxer Dierry Jean’s immigrant
dream and his struggle to overcome the personal and social obstacles
in his path while he fights to become world champion. It begins
with him on course to fulfill his vision, a uniquely Canadian
ambition, which will test the limits of his body and mind. With
the help of his trainer Mike Moffa, his ‘grandpapa’
Andral and close friend, roommate and fellow boxer, Ahmad, the
documentary follows Dierry’s rise as a boxer and growth
as man. During the course of this journey, he must fight his
own poverty, provide for his family, become a role model to
young Haitians - and remain keeper of all guarantees he made
to himself.
Written & Directed by:
Evan Beloff
Produced by:
Evan Beloff / Ontic Media
Broadcaster:
OMNI Television
2009 |
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