They Fight

Walt Manigan, a man recently released from prison, returns to Washington, D.C., to reconcile with his partner, Ketta. He finds employment at a youth recreation center's boxing gym that is facing closure. Under the guidance of a coach named Slim, Walt mentors several teenage boxers as they prepare for a national junior tournament. The story focuses on the competition between two close friends, Quincey and Peanut, who must fight each other for a position on the U.S. Junior Olympic Team.

The film was directed by Sheldon Candis, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Andrew Renzi. The cast is led by André Holland as Walt, Samira Wiley as Ketta, and Wendell Pierce as Slim, with supporting roles played by Toussaint Francois Battiste, Anthony B. Jenkins, and Mykelti Williamson. In total, 37 actors are credited in the production. The action-drama was produced by several companies, including Mandalay Pictures and Argent Pictures, and has a runtime of 95 minutes.