The Fire Inside

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

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  Ryan Destiny
  Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields

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  Brian Tyree Henry
  Jason Crutchfield

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  Oluniké Adeliyi
  Jackie Shields

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  Kylee D. Allen
  Young Claressa (Running)

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  Emmanuel Igboke
  USA Team Officer

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  Lanette Ware
  Coach Parker

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  Amanda Barker
  Female Clerk

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  De'Adre Aziza
  Mickey

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  Adam Clark
  Clarence

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  Jessica Grossi
  Team USA Teammate

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  Michael Brown
  Donte Green

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  Tyrone Benskin
  AJ

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  Cynthia Zhou
  Shanghai Announcer

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  Jazmin Headley
  Young Claressa

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  Chrystian Buddington
  Corey

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  Maurice Wayne Anglin
  Young Corey

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  Teanna Weir
  Keisha

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  Idrissa Sanogo
  Lil' Zay