Sprinter is a coming-of-age drama film directed by Storm Saulter. The film follows the story of Akeem Sharp, a young sprinter from Kingston, Jamaica. Akeem has a natural talent for running, but he faces several obstacles, including a strained relationship with his mother, financial struggles, and intense competition.
Determined to make a better life for himself and his family, Akeem sets his sights on qualifying for the national youth track team for the World Youth Championships. However, his dreams are threatened when he must confront his estranged father, who is a former Olympic athlete and now an absentee father living in New York City.
As Akeem navigates his way through adolescence and tries to balance his athletic ambitions with his personal life, he learns valuable lessons about determination, perseverance, and the importance of family.
The film stars Dale Elliott as Akeem Sharp, with Kadeem Wilson, Shantol Jackson, and David Alan Grier in supporting roles. Sprinter was released in 2019 to critical acclaim and won several awards at film festivals, including the Audience Choice Award at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival.
