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The Royale

Directed by Rachel Chavkin

Starring McKinley Belcher III, Khris Davis

A most unusual play about a boxer.

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.