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An abandoned boy from one of the most violent places on earth dreams of becoming an international ballet star. But Faahkir Bestman’s path is fraught with tragedy — from family members gunned down by gangsters to the heartbreaking loss of his sister, Akeeda, and his own battles with addiction and mental health. Can he overcome these impossible odds to reach his dream?

Filmed over twelve years, Dancing for Akeeda follows Faahkir’s journey from the dangerous Cape Flats of South Africa to prestigious stages in London and New York. Discovered by a local teacher, he trains relentlessly, aiming to lift his family from poverty and fear. Part City of God, part Billy Elliot, this is a raw, real-life story of extraordinary talent struggling to survive amid gangs, drugs, and personal demons — and the fragile hope of redemption through art.