‘The Fire Inside’: Read The Screenplay By Barry Jenkins About A Boxing Icon, Her Trainer And Their Powerful 1-2 Punch

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Oscar-winning screenwriter Barry Jenkins pens a soulful boxing drama about an iconic fighter, her trainer, and their powerful connection.

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Rachel Morrison, the Oscar-nominated cinematographer, makes her feature directorial debut with this powerful sports story.
The film stars rising talent Ryan Destiny as the boxing legend and Brian Tyree Henry as her loyal trainer, promising an electrifying on-screen duo.

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Barry Jenkins, Rachel Morrison, Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Amazon MGM Studios, The Fire Inside