They Fight

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.

Main Cast

André Holland

Walt Manigan

Samira Wiley

Ketta

Wendell Pierce

Slim

Toussaint Francois Battiste

Quincey

Anthony B. Jenkins

Peanut

Mykelti Williamson

Tory J. Malone

Twin

J. Alphonse Nicholson

Tinashe Kajese

Amanda Warren