"Fight Like a Girl" Review – Fiercely Authentic Setting Lifts Powerful Female Boxer Drama Ama Qamata's portrayal of Safi, a teenage survivor of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a powerful performance that sheds light on the harsh realities faced by women and girls in the region.
But what sets "Fight Like a Girl" apart from other underdog boxing movies is its unflinching portrayal of daily life in Goma.
The film's setting is drawn from real life, with searingly authentic footage of street life that puts the viewer uncomfortably close to the harsh conditions faced by Safi.