The Fire Inside (2024)
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
Ryan Destiny
Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields
Brian Tyree Henry
Jason Crutchfield
Oluniké Adeliyi
Jackie Shields
Kylee D. Allen
Young Claressa (Running)
Lanette Ware
Coach Parker
Amanda Barker
Female Clerk
De'Adre Aziza
Mickey
Jessica Grossi
Team USA Teammate
Michael Brown
Donte Green
Tyrone Benskin
AJ
Cynthia Zhou
Shanghai Announcer
Idrissa Sanogo
Lil' Zay
Taytem Douglas
Young Lil' Zay
Shechinah Mpumlwana
Briana
Sarah Allen
Nicole Thompson
Chiamaka Glory
Jackie's Lady Friend
Bobby Daniels
Jackie's Guy Friend Alfred
Marium Carvell
Lunch Lady
Jamillah Ross
Seamstress
Patrick Dussault
Shanghai - WBWC Announcer
Tabitha Tao
Shanghai - WBWC Chinese Tournament Sponso
Ruth Tinker
London - Olympic Broadcast Announcer
Matthew Gorman
London - Olympic Broadcast Announcer
Laura Vincent
London Journalist
Neil Crone
Spokane MC
Myrthin Stagg
Spokane Reporter