Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast?

The island is at a standstill as people’s eyes are glued to television. Led by the fastest man alive Usain Bolt, Jamaican athletes are winning the sprinting competitions at the Beijing Olympics. They break world records and challenge all logic. No world super-power can contest the victory of this small Caribbean nation. This film is the story of the six gold medals that put Jamaica at the centre-stage of the world map. It is a story that reveals how athletics and music have become ways to escape from poverty and violence in Jamaica. We’ll also get to know about the dreams and hopes of the majority of the poor and underprivileged in Jamaica.

Language: English.

Country of Origin: Jamaica

Year of release: 2008

Genre: Documentary

Producer: Miquel Galofre