An on-the-rise boxer's journey from Flint to Olympic glory is elevated by a standout lead duo's chemistry in this gritty, heartfelt sports drama.
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Breakout stars Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry deliver effortless, charismatic performances as the film's central boxer and her coach, respectively
Director Barry Jenkins and cinematographer Rachel Morrison bring a striking visual style to the film's boxing sequences, capturing the intensity and physicality of the sport
call sheet
Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, Barry Jenkins, Brian Tyree Henry, Rachel Morrison, Ryan Destiny, Olympic, The Fire Inside
An on-the-rise boxer's journey from Flint to Olympic glory is elevated by a standout lead duo's chemistry in this gritty, heartfelt sports drama.
beat sheet
Breakout stars Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry deliver effortless, charismatic performances as the film's central boxer and her coach, respectively
Director Barry Jenkins and cinematographer Rachel Morrison bring a striking visual style to the film's boxing sequences, capturing the intensity and physicality of the sport
call sheet
Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, Barry Jenkins, Brian Tyree Henry, Rachel Morrison, Ryan Destiny, Olympic, The Fire Inside