Rated PG-13, 109 minutes
Directed by Rachel Morrison, 2024, United States
The Fire Inside is a biographical sports drama that chronicles the journey of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields (Ryan Destiny), a boxer from Flint, Mich., who becomes the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing at the 2012 London Olympics. Brian Tyree Henry co-stars as her dedicated coach, Jason Crutchfield. The film explores Shields' relentless determination to overcome personal and systemic challenges, highlighting her resilience and the support from her community.