Claressa Shields Biopic 'The Fire Inside' Set for Release

The film 'The Fire Inside' chronicles the life of Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in boxing, and is set to be released on December 25, 2024. It highlights her journey from Flint, Michigan, to Olympic success and the challenges she faced thereafter.

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9/17/2024

[0]The Source Magazine

Official Poster Released for 'The Fire Inside,' the Inspirational Story of Boxing Champion Claressa Shields

9/16/2024

[1]The Source Magazine

Amazon MGM Studios Releases Trailer for 'The Fire Inside' Starring Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry

9/12/2024

9/11/2024

[6]Screen Rant

The Fire Inside Review: Gritty Boxing Drama Is The Realest Sports Biopic I've Ever Seen

9/10/2024

[7]IndieWire

‘The Fire Inside’ Review: Rachel Morrison’s Passion Project About Boxer Claressa Shields Is a New Kind of Sports Biopic

9/8/2024

[8]Essentially Sports

“Hopefully She Will Be Compensated for the Rights”: Claressa Shields Receives Standing Ovation at Movie Premiere as Fans Get Hyped Up for Her Biopic

[9]The Guardian

The Fire Inside review – blazing boxing drama packs a serious punch

[10]The Hollywood Reporter

‘The Fire Inside’ Director Rachel Morrison on Upending Sports Movie Conventions: “Nobody Can Stay at the Top Forever”

Score	Value
Scale	4
Novelty	6
Positivity	7
Reliability	8
Actionability	2
Society	7
Journalism	2

Highlights

Claressa Shields is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a prominent figure in women's boxing.
The film 'The Fire Inside' is based on Shields' life and is set to be released in the US on December 25, 2024.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received a warm reception from the audience.
Ryan Destiny plays the role of Claressa Shields, while Brian Tyree Henry portrays her coach.
The film explores the challenges Shields faced both in and out of the boxing ring, particularly after winning Olympic gold.

Perspectives

The premiere of 'The Fire Inside' was met with enthusiasm, with Claressa Shields receiving a standing ovation and fans expressing excitement for the film's release, indicating a strong public interest in her story. [9][10]
Some fans have expressed concerns regarding the treatment of Claressa Shields in the biopic, particularly regarding fair compensation for her life story and likeness, reflecting a broader issue in the industry regarding biopics. [9]