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.

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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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  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