The Fire Inside

Overview

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.

Cast

Ryan Destiny

Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields

Brian Tyree Henry

Jason Crutchfield

Oluniké Adeliyi

Jackie Shields