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British screenwriter Steven Knight co-writes this gripping drama, based on true-life stories. With outstanding performances from its lead actors - Jamaica’s Francis Lovehall and the UK’s Malachi Kirby - a starry British cast support, including Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty. Co-produced by Leicester-based Matriarch Productions, The Story Collective and Water & Power Productions.

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Fleeing from Jamaica, best friends Hezekiah Moscow (Malachi Kirby) and Alec Munroe (Francis Lovehall) arrive in 1880s East London. Trying to survive, they find themselves involved in the bare-knuckle boxing scene after meeting the menacing Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham).