ABOUT THE FILM

LOGLINE

After winning one of the world’s top singing competitions, a young musician from rural Jamaica struggles for stardom whilst battling life-threatening allegations about his sexuality.

LONG SYNOPSIS

In 2018, a young musician from rural Jamaica called 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 whilst battling dangerous allegations about his sexuality and spiraling mental health.

Charting an extraordinary rise, the film follows Dalton’s new life in London. The film explores the challenges he faces after his single fails to make the top 40, the constant homophobic death threats he receives because of assumptions of his sexuality and the added stress of trying to keep his career afloat in a foreign country where all friends and family are out of reach.

Gradually, Dalton starts to write more personal, revealing lyrics and becomes more open about his ongoing battle with his mental health. He tries to come to terms with his difficult upbringing and the fear and shame he experienced growing up in a very homophobic atmosphere in Jamaica.

DALTON’S DREAM is a coming-of-age film about a young man’s search for love and acceptance. It shows his determination to fight on despite the great prejudice he faces every day. It is an inspirational story and a celebration of musical excellence.

Directors Kim Longinotto, Franky Murray Brown

Producer Lorine Plagnol

Executive Producers Kevin Jennings, Ted Snowdon, Pietro Greppi, Safitri Widagdo, Anna Godas, Oli Harbottle, Ana Vicente, Emma Hindley, Derren Lawford

Co-Executive Producer Franky Murray Brown

Associate Producer Bianca Harley

Editor Ollie Huddleston

Music Chelsea Carmichael

Featuring Dalton Harris

FESTIVALS
2023: Sheffield (World Premiere)

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World

EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP, Digital Download