A great new film starring Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry and Idrissa Sanogo, in a true story about a young, female, African American boxer, who stunned the world.
Now the last thing I want to do is give a spoiler of the film, so all I can say is that this white boy grew up in a neighborhood that was mostly Black and Hispanic, and the film depicts the life of this young woman, in a poor community that is as real as real can be.
They didn’t try to shock anyone with the film, nothing bizarre happens.
The characters are gold. From the girl trying to find her place in life, to the coach, who takes the chance of training her and sacrificing much to help her dream take wing, to the young man who loves the girl, The Fire Inside scores big time.
Her family play important roles also, and the boxing footage is exciting. I don’t know that I’d want to watch professional female boxing, or most boxing that often, but many enjoy such entertainment, and for Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, it is a world that allowed her to elevate her community, herself, and ultimately, her colleagues in the sport.
This is the best new film I’ve seen in years.
Positive Press 
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