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'La Suprema' Review: Boxing Drama Is Modest in Scope, Big on Heart

Variety
Story by Manuel Betancourt
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An intimate, heart-warming boxing drama exploring the struggles of an Afro-Colombian community lost in the margins of Colombia's map.
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  • Director Felipe Holguín Caro spotlights the invisible Afro-Colombian population in the remote Caribbean town of La Suprema, which doesn't even appear on official maps.
  • Despite its modest scope, the film packs an emotional punch, delving into the aspirations and challenges faced by the town's boxing champion as she fights to elevate her community.
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Felipe Holguín Caro, "La Suprema"
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