First Match

Set in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, this drama follows Monique, a teenager who has spent years moving through various foster homes. Seeking to rebuild a connection with her estranged father, she joins her school's all-male wrestling team. As she faces the challenges of competing against boys in the ring, she attempts to bridge the gap between herself and her father.

The film was written and directed by Olivia Newman, marking the first entry in a list of three films she has directed, followed by Where the Crawdads Sing in 2022 and Remarkably Bright Creatures in 2026. The cast features Elvire Emanuelle in the lead role alongside Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Colman Domingo, Jharrel Jerome, Jared Kemp, and Jeanette Branch, with a total of 33 credited performers. Produced by Clubhouse Pictures and CreativeBionics, the movie has a runtime of 94 minutes.

Audience reception has been consistent across platforms, with the film receiving a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb from 2,700 votes and a matching 6.4/10 on TMDB from 149 votes.