Baltimore will welcome the premiere of They Fight on Friday, July 17, 2026, when the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment, in partnership with Events DC, the Baltimore Development Corporation and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, hosts a special red-carpet screening at the SNF Parkway Theatre.

The event, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at 5 W. North Avenue, will spotlight a film rooted in resilience, second chances and the life-changing power of community. They Fight arrives in Baltimore fresh from its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and will make its streaming debut the same day on Hulu from Andscape on Disney+.

Written and directed by Sheldon Candis and produced by Jason Michael Berman, They Fight follows Walt Manigan, played by André Holland, a reformed ex-con who returns home to Southeast Washington, D.C. determined to change the direction of his life. Walt is searching for redemption and a way to reclaim his sense of purpose, but his journey leads him back to a place he once promised himself he would never enter again: a struggling boxing gym that still holds pieces of his past.

Inside the gym, Walt reconnects with Slim, his former mentor, portrayed by Wendell Pierce. The gym is worn down but still alive, serving as a refuge for young fighters who are trying to survive their own challenges. Among them are Quincey, Peanut and Twin, a trio of determined youth who confront personal battles with discipline, grit and gloves. Their stories reveal that boxing is not only about competition in the ring. It can also become a structure for healing, accountability and hope.

The film’s cast includes Samira Wiley, Anthony B. Jenkins, Toussaint Francois Battiste, Tory J. Malone, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Tinashe Kajese-Boldon, Amanda Warren, Mykelti Williams and Andre Royo. Together, the ensemble brings depth to a story centered on the complicated path toward transformation.

The Baltimore premiere is more than a film event. It is also a local celebration of storytelling that reflects the struggles and strengths found in many urban communities. Through Walt’s return to the boxing gym, They Fight explores what it means to face the consequences of the past while still believing in the possibility of a different future.

For young people in the film, the gym represents more than a place to train. It becomes a space where they are seen, challenged and guided. Under the influence of mentors and peers, the fighters learn lessons that extend beyond footwork, punches and endurance. The discipline required in boxing becomes connected to the discipline needed in life.

That message may resonate strongly in Baltimore, a city with a deep history of neighborhood-based arts, athletics and youth development programs. By hosting the premiere at the SNF Parkway Theatre, organizers are placing the film in a cultural setting known for bringing community-centered stories to audiences.

The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment is presenting the event in partnership with several civic and cultural organizations, including Events DC, the Baltimore Development Corporation and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. The collaboration reflects the role that film, public programming and recreation can play in shaping conversations about opportunity, healing and community investment.

The premiere will include a red-carpet portion for pre-credentialed media. Press arrival is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., with the press start time set for 5:30 p.m. Media activities are expected to conclude at 6:30 p.m. Due to anticipated space constraints, participating outlets have been asked to limit attendance to one reporter and one camera.

While the event is open only to pre-credentialed media, the wider public will be able to experience the film through its streaming release on Hulu from Andscape on Disney+ beginning July 17, 2026.

At its core, They Fight tells a story about people who are working to overcome pain, pressure and past mistakes. It follows characters who are fighting for more than victory in the ring. They are fighting for family, for dignity, for direction and for a chance to become something stronger than what life has demanded of them.

As Baltimore hosts the film’s premiere,They Fight offers viewers a reminder that redemption is rarely easy, but it is possible when people are supported by community, mentorship and the courage to step back into the places where healing can begin.