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Our Lives: ‘Faces in My Fist’ play at Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport explores history of African American boxers

The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport is home to “Faces in My Fist” – a play about the history of African American boxers. News 12’s Gwen Edwards is joined by playwright Lisa McCree to learn more about the play.

News 12 Staff

Nov 26, 2022, 1:28 PM

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