Overview

Tells the true story of Ramla Ali, who fled Somalia with her family as a young girl, seeking asylum in London from the civil war. As a teenager, she pursued her love of boxing, but did so secretly as she knew her family would disapprove. Ali became the first boxer, male or female, to represent Somalia at the 2020 Olympic Games and made history after winning the first ever professional female boxing match in Saudi Arabia.

Cast

Jasmine Jobson, Finn Cole, Roda Asha Aden, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Lorraine Tai, Alexandra Afryea, Hodan Yusuf

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What is "In the Shadows" about?

Tells the true story of Ramla Ali, who fled Somalia with her family as a young girl, seeking asylum in London from the civil war. As a teenager, she pursued her love of boxing, but did so secretly as she knew her family would disapprove. Ali became the first boxer, male or female, to represent Somalia at the 2020 Olympic Games and made history after winning the first ever professional female boxing match in Saudi Arabia.

Who stars in "In the Shadows"?

The cast includes Jasmine Jobson, Finn Cole, Roda Asha Aden, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr.