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'The Fire Inside' Director Rachel Morrison on the True Story & Barry Jenkins' Script

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Oscar-winning cinematographer Rachel Morrison makes directorial debut with 'The Fire Inside,' a true story penned by 'Moonlight' writer Barry Jenkins.
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  • Morrison's film, out Dec. 25 from Amazon MGM Studios, marks the first time she's directed a feature after acclaimed work on movies like 'Black Panther' and 'Mudbound'.
  • Jenkins, who won an Oscar for 'Moonlight,' wrote the script for 'The Fire Inside' based on the true story of a woman who overcame tragedy to become a champion firefighter - a perfect match for Morrison's cinematic eye.
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Rachel Morrison, Barry Jenkins, Amazon MGM Studios, 'The Fire Inside', 'Moonlight'
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