Toe to Toe

"TOE TO TOE's ethical seriousness is distinctive and no assumptions go unchallenged about how blacks and whites understand each other. The film's observations about race, class and friendship are clear and accessible without being overly didactic. An unusually honest, compassionate and challenging view of contemporary youth, neither sugarcoated nor prurient." - A.O. Scott, New York Times

TOE TO TOE tells the story of the friendship and rivalry between Tosha and Jesse, two senior girls at a competitive Washington, D.C. prep school. Tosha (played by Sonequa Martin-Green of "Star Trek: Discovery") is a scholarship student from Southeast Washington DC. Jesse (played by Louisa Krause of "The Girlfriend Experience") is a rebellious girl from the ritzy suburbs of Maryland. The two forge a close and genuine bond on the lacrosse field but their friendship unravels as they navigate race and class related obstacles. When Jesse and Tosha discover they've both been dating the same boy, their conflict becomes explosive. TOE TO TOE is a powerful reminder that those who test us often make us better.

Premiered in Dramatic Competition at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and nominated for the Grand Jury Award.