They Fight
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- Sheldon Candis
- Andrew Renzi
by Andrew Renzi
- Jason Michael Berman
- Ben Renzo
- Andrew Renzi
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| Directed by | Sheldon Candis |
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| Based on | They Fight by Andrew Renzi |
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| Cinematography | Mark Jeevaratnam |
| Edited by | Nona Khodai |
| Music by | Gary Gunn |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
They Fight is an upcoming American sports drama film directed by Sheldon Candis and co-written by Andrew Renzi. It stars André Holland, Wendell Pierce, Samira Wiley, Anthony B. Jenkins, Toissaint Francois Battiste, and Mykelti Williamson. It is based on the 2018 documentary film of the same name.
The film is scheduled to premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2026.
Recently released from prison, coach Walt Mangian joins a local youth gym to help a ragtag team of adolescent boxers aspiring to a national championship.
Cast
- André Holland as Walt Manigan
- Wendell Pierce as Slim
- Samira Wiley as Ketta
- Anthony B. Jenkins as Peanut
- Toissaint Francois Battiste as Quincey
- Mykelti Williamson
Production
Principal photography had wrapped in December 2025, on a sports drama film based on the 2018 documentary film They Fight. It starred André Holland, Wendell Pierce, Samira Wiley, Anthony B. Jenkins, Toissaint Francois Battiste, and Mykelti Williamson.[1] In April 2026, the first film was selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival.[2]