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

Kylee D. Allen

Young Claressa (Running)

N/A

Emmanuel Igboke

USA Team Officer

Lanette Ware

Coach Parker

Amanda Barker

Female Clerk

De'Adre Aziza

Mickey

N/A

Adam Clark

Clarence

Jessica Grossi

Team USA Teammate

Michael Brown

Donte Green

Tyrone Benskin

AJ