Overview
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.
Cast
- André Holland as Walt
- Samira Wiley as Ketta
- Wendell Pierce as Slim
- Toussaint Francois Battiste as Quincey
- Anthony B. Jenkins as Peanut
- Mykelti Williamson as Coach Mac
- Tory J. Malone as Twin
- J. Alphonse Nicholson as Turk
- Tinashe Kajese as Chanel
- Amanda Warren as Michelle