Boxing Biopic 'The Fire Inside' Hits Theaters Today

The film chronicles Claressa Shields' rise to boxing stardom while tackling themes of gender equity and resilience, with Ryan Destiny in a transformative lead role.

Directed by Rachel Morrison in her debut and written by Barry Jenkins, 'The Fire Inside' tells the story of Claressa Shields, the only American boxer to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals.
Ryan Destiny stars as Shields, undergoing 10 months of intense boxing training to authentically portray the athlete’s journey from Flint, Michigan, to Olympic glory.
The film explores Shields’ battles beyond the ring, including gender disparities in sports, socioeconomic struggles, and the fight for recognition as a Black female athlete.
Brian Tyree Henry co-stars as Shields' coach and mentor, delivering a critically praised performance marked by 'soulful passion.'
While the film is now available in theaters, a streaming release on MGM+ and Prime Video is anticipated but not yet officially confirmed.