Ama Qamata Stars in “Fight Like A Girl,” Premiering at African Film Festival in New Zealand

Actress Ama Qamata, renowned for her roles in Blood and Water and Gomora, is set to star in the upcoming film Fight Like A Girl. Inspired by the true story of Congolese boxing legend Balezi “Kibomango” Bagunda and his all-female boxing team, the film addresses the issues of sexual violence and endemic poverty that plague many women in the Congo.

Fight Like A Girl follows the journey of a young Congolese woman who escapes her captors from an illegal mineral mine and finds empowerment and a new life by joining a prestigious all-women boxing club in Goma. The film, shot in Rwanda and Congo DR, is a powerful narrative about determination, courage, bravery, and the indomitable human spirit amidst the depravity of war.

Nominated for eight African Academy Awards and a winner at the SA Indie Fest, Fight Like A Girl  is poised to make a significant impact. The film will premiere at the African Film Festival in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 25th at The Capitol Cinema. The 118-minute feature, spoken in both English and Swahili with English subtitles, promises to be a compelling and moving experience for audiences.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Matthew Leutwyler / WAL (@wearelimitless1)