The Fire Inside (2024)
To change everything, she gave everything.
Synopsis
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
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Ryan Destiny
as Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields
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Brian Tyree Henry
as Jason Crutchfield
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Oluniké Adeliyi
as Jackie Shields
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Kylee D. Allen
as Young Claressa (Running)
- Emmanuel Igboke as USA Team Officer
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Lanette Ware
as Coach Parker
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Amanda Barker
as Female Clerk
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De'Adre Aziza
as Mickey
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Adam Clark
as Clarence
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Jessica Grossi
as Team USA Teammate
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Michael Brown
as Donte Green
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Tyrone Benskin
as AJ
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Cynthia Zhou
as Shanghai Announcer
- Jazmin Headley as Young Claressa
- Chrystian Buddington as Corey
- Maurice Wayne Anglin as Young Corey
- Teanna Weir as Keisha
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Idrissa Sanogo
as Lil' Zay
Crew
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Rachel Morrison
Director
- Rina Yang Director of Photography
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Harry Yoon
Editor
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Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
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Barry Jenkins
Producer
- Elishia Holmes Producer
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Michael De Luca
Producer
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Barry Jenkins
Writer
