They Fight (2026)
History is written by the victorious
Synopsis
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.
Cast
-
André Holland
as Walt
-
Samira Wiley
as Ketta
-
Wendell Pierce
as Slim
- Toussaint Francois Battiste as Quincey
-
Anthony B. Jenkins
as Peanut
-
Mykelti Williamson
as Coach Mac
-
Tory J. Malone
as Twin
-
J. Alphonse Nicholson
as Turk
-
Tinashe Kajese
as Chanel
-
Amanda Warren
as Michelle
-
Andre Royo
as G. Antonio
-
Joel Steingold
as Principal Moore
- J. Adami as Female Parole Judge
- Vincent Stovall as Senior Parole Judge
- Fredrick Morrison as Third Parole Judge
- Lincoln C. Palmer as Coke Bottle Glasses
- Syre Perkins as Hood Kid 1
- Dean Loftin as Hood Kid 2
Crew
- Sheldon Candis Director
- Mark Jeevaratnam Director of Photography
-
Nona Khodai
Editor
- Gary Gunn Original Music Composer
- Andrew Renzi Producer
-
Ben Renzo
Producer
- Jason Michael Berman Producer
- Sheldon Candis Writer
- Andrew Renzi Writer
