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Directed by Rachel Morrison
The Fire Inside 2024
The story of Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport.
The story of Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. (less) Director: Rachel Morrison
Writer: Barry Jenkins
Starring: Oluniké Adeliyi, Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, De'Adre Aziza, Chiamaka Glory, Idrissa Sanogo
Producer: Michael De Luca
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ReviewReview by Brian Orndorf, December 11, 2024
8 / 10 Earlier this month, there was “Unstoppable,” which told the story of Anthony Robles, a one-legged wrestler trying to make his way through the sport, dealing with all sorts of setbacks, including a violent home life. “The Fire Inside” is very similar, this time detailing the days of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, a teenage boxer attempting to survive her environment and learn from a coach who cares about her future. There’s formula in both pictures, and while “Unstoppable” was indeed stopped by familiarity, “The Fire Inside” makes a noticeable effort to get past cliché. The screenplay, by Barry Jenk ...read more...
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