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Deep Dive: Dueling Dragons (2017)

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Dueling Dragons
In Orlando, Florida, police officers and inner-city youth come together to form a dragon boat racing team. This collaboration aims to build relationships that address social divides. The film captures the participants' evolving dynamics as they move from initial mistrust to understanding the significance of teamwork and communication. Through the sport of dragon boat racing, the participants gain insights into camaraderie and the power of shared experiences. The documentary illustrates how these interactions can bridge gaps between diverse communities in a city characterized by both opportunity and disparity.

Why Watch

  • •Meet police officers and youth in Orlando's dragon boat team.
  • •Find out how teamwork changes community perceptions.
  • •See the impact of sport on social divides.

Did You Know

•The documentary features a dragon boat racing team formed in Orlando, Florida.
•Director Brett Gerking created 'Dueling Dragons' in 2017.
•The film has a runtime of 64 minutes.
•The cast includes five individuals: Turquoisia McNabb, Renita Osselyn, Andrea Eliscu, John Demshock, and Aaron Soroka.

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Community buildingDragon boat racingPolice-youth relations