This is a portrait of boxing trainer Walt Mangian. Recently released from prison Manigan wants to put his life back together. His idea is to get back with his wife. get a job and stay out of trouble. As he is trying to find a job, he rescues a young man getting his ass kicked. That leads him back into the boxing ring.
Based on a 2018 documentary THEY FIGHT is one of the best films at Tribeca. An absolute gem full of real emotion. I was moved to tears several times.
Watching the film I was shocked at how the film didn't do what I expected. It felt like life... because it was, which was something I didn't know. I just went into the film because it was about boxing. I had no idea that this was based on a documentary.
I loved this film. It made me feel good.
It kills me that the film didn't get more attention at Tribeca because it is going to have a hard time finding an audience because not enough people are talking about it.
You need to see this film. Trust me, you will love this.
(It hits Hulu July 17)
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