Movie

The Royale (2021)

• April 22, 2021
• 1h 15m

“A most unusual play about a boxer.”

Overview

Charismatic African-American boxer Jay “The Sport” Jackson has a burning desire to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Jackson’s fight begins long before the match, though; it takes careful negotiations to convince the white reigning titleholder to even recognize him as a worthy opponent and enter the ring.

Director

Rachel Chavkin

Writers

Marco Ramirez

Starring

McKinley Belcher III, Khris Davis, Montego Glover