The trailer in brief
Congolese woman escapes illegal mine, becomes professional boxer
Ama Qamata leads, with Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Drama based on true events
In Ster Kinekor cinemas from 27 November 2026
Based on true events, this drama follows a young Congolese woman who is forced to work in an illegal mineral mine. She escapes her captors and builds a new life for herself as a professional boxer. Ama Qamata takes the lead role in Fight Like a Girl, joined by Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Malaika Uwamahoro, while Matthew Leutwyler wrote and directed the film.
The trailer traces her path from captivity in the mine to a fresh start in the boxing ring. South African audiences will be able to see the story unfold only on the big screen, as the movie opens in cinemas on 27 November 2026. Ster Kinekor is among the chains screening it.
The details
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In South African cinemas: at Ster-Kinekor from Friday 27 November 2026
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