They Fight

2026 · 1h35 · Film

Directed by Sheldon Candis

Starring André Holland, Samira Wiley, Wendell Pierce, Toussaint Francois Battiste, Anthony B. Jenkins, Mykelti Williamson, Tory J. Malone, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Tinashe Kajese, Amanda Warren

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Reformed ex-convict Walt Manigan returns home to rebuild his family with the love of his life, Ketta. His path leads him to a boxing gym inside a D.C. youth recreation center about to be closed. There, he works under the wise coach Slim to mentor a group of boys to train for the junior national boxing tournament, all leading to a showdown between best friends Quincey and Peanut as they battle for a spot on the U.S. Junior Olympic Team.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Sheldon Candis, Andrew Renzi

Music

Gary Gunn

Cinematography

Mark Jeevaratnam

Cast

Toussaint Francois Battiste, Anthony B. Jenkins, Mykelti Williamson, Tory J. Malone, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Tinashe Kajese, Amanda Warren, Andre Royo

Updated July 22, 2026

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