DALTON’S DREAM (Virtual Exclusive)
A powerful documentary following a young musician from rural Jamaica forced to reconcile sudden stardom with dangerous allegations about his sexuality
Description
In 2018, a young musician from rural Jamaica named Dalton Harris became the first Black man and foreigner to win “The X Factor” UK and, with it, a lucrative record deal that promised to transform his life.
Filmed over four years, this coming-of-age documentary follows Dalton as he struggles for fame, love and acceptance while simultaneously battling dangerous public allegations about his sexuality and spiraling mental health. Charting an extraordinary rise, the film follows Dalton’s new life in London as he starts to write more personal, revealing lyrics while coming to terms with his difficult upbringing and the fear and shame he experienced growing up in a very homophobic atmosphere in Jamaica.
A powerful coming-of-age film about a young man’s search for love and acceptance, DALTON’S DREAM showcases one young man’s determination to fight on despite the great prejudice he faces every day.
Director
Kim Longinotto, Franky Murray Brown
Cast
Dalton Harris