The Royale (2021)
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.
Director: Rachel Chavkin
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: April 22, 2021
Cast
- McKinley Belcher III - Fish
- Khris Davis - Jay
- Montego Glover - Nina
- John Lavelle - Max
- Clarke Peters - Wynton
Screenplay
Production: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rachel Chavkin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Royale about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Royale?
- The Royale was directed by Rachel Chavkin.
- Who stars in The Royale?
- The Royale stars McKinley Belcher III, Khris Davis, Montego Glover, John Lavelle, Clarke Peters.
- How long is The Royale?
- The Royale has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).