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Written and directed by Sheldon Candis, “They Fight” hits Hulu and Disney+ on Friday, 17th.
The movie tells the story of a reformed ex-con, Walt Manigan, comes home to Southeast D.C. a changed man.
He chases redemption, desperate to reclaim his soul, but he must return to the one place he swore he’d never set foot in again – a crumbling boxing gym clinging to life under the watchful eye of his old mentor, Slim.
Inside, a ragtag trio of young fighters – Quincey, Peanut, and Twin – battle their own demons with nothing but grit and gloves.
As Walt is pulled back into a world he tried to escape, he realizes his toughest fight was never in the ring.
“They Fight is my love letter to one of my all-time favorite directors John G. Avildsen.” He added, “It’s a Karate Kid-inspired narrative punched in the face with a John Hughes coming of age story about Southeast D.C. kids fighting to dream within amateur youth boxing,” stated Sheldon Candis.
“They Fight” stars André Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley.
The film will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival Today!
Check Out The New Trailer!
