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The Fire Inside

Name: The Fire Inside
Director: Rachel Morrison
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2024-12-16
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Oluniké Adeliyi, Kylee D. Allen, Emmanuel Igboke

2024 · 1h 49m · Drama, History

IMDb 6.7 Metacritic 76 RT 93%

Watch it tonight if you're in the mood for an inspiring underdog story with real stakes—this is a solid sports drama about Claressa Shields breaking barriers in boxing, anchored by a compelling true story and strong performances. Skip it only if you need something lighter, because the film doesn't shy away from the harder realities facing young Black athletes even after they've won.

Plot

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.

Director: Rachel Morrison

Cast: Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Oluniké Adeliyi, Kylee D. Allen, Emmanuel Igboke

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