They Fight
History is written by the victorious
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.
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Top Cast
André Holland
Walt
Samira Wiley
Ketta
Wendell Pierce
Slim
Toussaint Francois Battiste
Quincey
Anthony B. Jenkins
Peanut
Mykelti Williamson
Coach Mac
Tory J. Malone
Twin
J. Alphonse Nicholson
Turk
Tinashe Kajese
Chanel
Amanda Warren
Michelle
Andre Royo
G. Antonio
Joel Steingold
Principal Moore
J. Adami
Female Parole Judge
Vincent Stovall
Senior Parole Judge
Fredrick Morrison
Third Parole Judge
Lincoln C. Palmer
Coke Bottle Glasses
Syre Perkins
Hood Kid 1
Dean Loftin
Hood Kid 2
Morgan Dixon
Yoli
Trina Lloyd
Delores
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