Project Detail

Dragon Boys

Synopsis

In Accra, Ghana - a group of young men have formed a brotherhood rooted in a unique combination of acrobatics, dance and fire breathing.
In lack of access to any formal training, they have developed their skills through internet tutorials and relentless practice sessions starting at 5am every morning. This troupe of highly-skilled performers have come to represent strength and positivity to their community, especially the youngsters they train and support with their earnings.
They call themselves The Dragon Boys.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2023 - World premiere

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
12 min 30 sec
Format
16mm
Director
Tom Ringsby
Producer
Tom Ringsby
Co-Producer
Prince Aryee
Editor
Tom Ringsby
Director of Photography
Tom Ringsby
Sound
Tom Ringsby
Composer
Dicky
Principal cast
Bright Anokye, Prince Aryee, Augustus Barnor, Emmanuel Laryea, Augustus Lutterodt, Solomon Kotey Neequaye, Noah Nettey, Jacob Terenye

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Intergalactic Studios

Tom Ringsby

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