They Fight: Redemption in the Ring

Production Details

Title: They Fight

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: October 13

Filming Dates: October 13 – November 7, 2025

Filming Location: Baltimore, MD

Producer: Jason Berman

Writer/Director: Sheldon Candis

PM: Caroline Connor

1AD: Michael L. Walker

CD: Kim Coleman

Synopsis

After serving three and a half years of his five year sentence, Walt Manigan returns to Southeast D.C. with little to his name but a tarnished reputation as a boxing savant. As much as he feels like he should stay away from the gym, Walt auspiciously finds himself at a local youth rec center where young boys, including Quincey and Peanut, need a healthy outlet for their raw energy and frustrations. Walt realizes that by holding himself accountable, he can instill discipline and responsibility in these special boys, and make a difference in his beloved community.

Company Name

They Fight 5, LLC
123 Main St
Baltimore, MD 21201

Contact: info@theyfight5.com, +1 (310) 319-9500

Note: This production is not yet released.

About They Fight

After spending three and a half years in prison, Walt Manigan returns to his neighborhood in Southeast D.C. Faced with a damaged reputation and a lack of resources, he instinctively finds his way back to a local youth rec center. Here, he encounters boys like Quincey and Peanut, who channel their energy and frustrations through boxing. Walt understands the importance of mentorship and accountability. As he trains these young boxers, he discovers that he can shape their lives by imparting lessons of discipline and responsibility, fostering a sense of community and purpose for himself and the children he guides.