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The Fire Inside
“To change everything, she gave everything.”
7.3 / 10• 2024• 1h 49m•PG-13• English
DramaHistory
Storyline
Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
Cast & Crew
Ryan Destiny
Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields
Lead
Brian Tyree Henry
Jason Crutchfield
Oluniké Adeliyi
Jackie Shields
Kylee D. Allen
Young Claressa (Running)
EI
Emmanuel Igboke
USA Team Officer
Lanette Ware
Coach Parker
Amanda Barker
Female Clerk
De'Adre Aziza
Mickey
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rachel Morrison's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Fire Inside is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
