The Journey of Lesra Martin (2002)
Lesra Martin was poor, illiterate and struggling on the violent streets of Brooklyn when a chance encounter with a group of Canadians shattered the confines of his life. Pulled from the chaos of the inner city and given a fresh start in Canada, Lesra became a hero when he helped to bring justice to wrongfully imprisoned American boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Finding the courage to change his own life, today Lesra is a lawyer and motivational speaker on the world stage.
Director: Cheryl Foggo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: October 1, 2002
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Journey of Lesra Martin about?
- Lesra Martin was poor, illiterate and struggling on the violent streets of Brooklyn when a chance encounter with a group of Canadians shattered the confines of his life. Pulled from the chaos of the inner city and given a fresh start in Canada, Lesra became a hero when he helped to bring justice to wrongfully imprisoned American boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Finding the courage to change his own life, today Lesra is a lawyer and motivational speaker on the world stage.
- Who directed The Journey of Lesra Martin?
- The Journey of Lesra Martin was directed by Cheryl Foggo.
- How long is The Journey of Lesra Martin?
- The Journey of Lesra Martin has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is The Journey of Lesra Martin?
- The Journey of Lesra Martin is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Journey of Lesra Martin produced?
- The Journey of Lesra Martin was produced in Canada.