Summaries

Sometimes the rockiest roads lead to the highest peaks.

Brolin calls Uganda his birthplace and the Wyoming mountains his home. He is a pre-med student who battled against isolation in an unfamiliar culture, a lack of social acceptance, and an abusive family life. Follow Brolin's journey from the roads of Uganda to the steep, snow packed slopes of North America in his journey to become the first Winter Olympian from Uganda.—Galen Knowles

The story of Brolin Mawejje. Ugandan immigrant, pre-med student, and Africa's first hopeful Olympic snowboarder. Far From Home follows Brolin and the unlikely community that helped him rally the support of an entire nation in his quest to make history for the African continent.—Anonymous

Details

Genres
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Sport
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 30, 2014
Countries of origin United States Canada Italy Argentina Uganda
Language English
Filming locations Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Production companies Red Bull Media House MARV Entertainment Chair 83 Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 15m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

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