Summary In the documentary film Women with a Mission - Sharita boxing coach Sharita van der Hulst is followed during a course for boxing coaches that she provides in the South African prison Drakenstein Correctional Centre where heavy sentences are served. Sharita has a strong belief in the power of sports, in her case the sport of boxing, to give prisoners a challenge and a goal in their life. With her professional and enthusiastic commitment Sharita manages to gain the confidence of the prisoners who heap praise on what they learn and on how it helps them during their stay in prison and eventually beyond. The documentary film gives a unique look into the prison where Nelson Mandela, himself boxer, was serving the last 18 months of his captivity before he finally came on free foot and shows what it means to get a second chance.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Sharita van der Hulst Roxanne Hehakaija Jalou Langeree
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Mar 19, 2016
Countries of origin : Netherlands
Official sites : Official site
Language : Dutch
Filming locations : South Africa
Production companies : JaJa Film Productions
Summary In the documentary film Women with a Mission - Sharita boxing coach Sharita van der Hulst is followed during a course for boxing coaches that she provides in the South African prison Drakenstein Correctional Centre where heavy sentences are served. Sharita has a strong belief in the power of sports, in her case the sport of boxing, to give prisoners a challenge and a goal in their life. With her professional and enthusiastic commitment Sharita manages to gain the confidence of the prisoners who heap praise on what they learn and on how it helps them during their stay in prison and eventually beyond. The documentary film gives a unique look into the prison where Nelson Mandela, himself boxer, was serving the last 18 months of his captivity before he finally came on free foot and shows what it means to get a second chance.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Mar 19, 2016
Countries of origin : Netherlands
Official sites : Official site
Language : Dutch
Filming locations : South Africa
Production companies : JaJa Film Productions
