

Drama
Overview
Sprinter tells the story of Akeem Sharp who is set to be Jamaica's next big track-and-field sensation. Akeem hopes to rise in the track and field world will take him to the U.S. to reunite him with his mother who has supported the family while living as an illegal resident for over a decade. But Akeem's rising star is weighed down by turmoil at home: a volatile father, and an unruly older brother who insinuates himself into Akeem's career as a means of escaping - or perhaps enhancing - his scam artist hustle. Not only does Akeem have to prove to himself and everyone that he can succeed, but also overcome the struggles that may ultimately bring him down.
Top Cast


Lorraine Toussaint
Lorraine Toussaint
Donna
Lorraine Toussaint
Donna


David Alan Grier
David Alan Grier
Coach
David Alan Grier
Coach


Bryshere Y. Gray
Bryshere Y. Gray
Marcus Brick
Bryshere Y. Gray
Marcus Brick


Shantol Jackson
Shantol Jackson
Kerry Hall
Shantol Jackson
Kerry Hall


Darren Lee Campbell
Darren Lee Campbell
UK Sprinter
Darren Lee Campbell
UK Sprinter


Sakina Deer
Sakina Deer
Precious
Sakina Deer
Precious


Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt
Self
Usain Bolt
Self
Paula Stewart
Paula Stewart
Nadean Rawlins
Paula Stewart
Nadean Rawlins
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