The Fire Inside

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.

• Rachel MorrisonDirector
• Barry JenkinsWriter
• Tamar-kaliOriginal Music Composer

• Ryan DestinyClaressa 'T-Rex' Shields
• Brian Tyree HenryJason Crutchfield
• Oluniké AdeliyiJackie Shields
• Kylee D. AllenYoung Claressa (Running)
• Emmanuel IgbokeUSA Team Officer
• Lanette WareCoach Parker
• Amanda BarkerFemale Clerk
• De'Adre AzizaMickey
• Adam ClarkClarence
• Jessica GrossiTeam USA Teammate
• Michael BrownDonte Green
• Tyrone BenskinAJ