Donnie Rose, a former convict, returns to his violent and racist neighborhood after serving nine years for brutally beating a young man, leaving him handicapped for life. Ossie Paris, a skilled boxer, challenges Donnie to a match, but their families and peers refuse to let him refuse. As they prepare for the fight, Donnie forms an unlikely alliance with George Carvery, whose son was beaten by Donnie nine years prior. Despite the racism and tension surrounding them, the two men must navigate their past and decide their futures in the ring.
Poor Boy's Game
A former boxer, seeking redemption, trains with the father of his past victim, aiming to make amends and prove his worth.
