Jamaica Gleaner

7 things to know about ‘I Am Bolt’

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Usain Bolt signs an ‘I am Bolt’ movie poster in his room at the Corinthia Hotel in London, yesterday.

The movie is directed by brothers Gabe and Benjamin Turner

The Brothers have directed a number of critically acclaimed sports movies such as Mo Farah and Freddie Flintoff’s biopic, Class of 92, which highlights the rise of Manchester United legends David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Gary and Phil Neville, and Paul Scholes, as well as In the Hands of Gods which sees British freestyler­s journeying across the Americas in hope of meeting their idol, Diego Maradona.

Several global sporting stars such as Neymar, Serena Williams, Pelé, and Asafa Powell made an appearance. The film’s length is one hour and 47 minutes. The documentar­y will be released worldwide today. US rapper Nas features in the opening scenes and has also contribute­d to the soundtrack.

The UK premiere will take place at the Odeon Leicester Square Cinema.

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