The Fire Inside
02:15 am - 04:05 am, Monday, November 17 on MGM+ Marquee HDTV (East) ()
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About this Broadcast
The story of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a 2-time Olympic gold medalist in boxing, as she struggles to make it into the ring and continue to thrive after her victories. She is inspired to box early, and volunteer coach Jason Crutchfield is reluctant to train her but sees something in her determination. This leads her to Olympic triumphs and what should have been a bright future, only to discover the glory, pay, and endorsements are hard to come by unless you're in one of the "pretty girl" sports.
2024
English
Stereo
Biography
Drama
Comedy
Boxing
Cast & Crew
Ryan Destiny
(Actor)
.. Claressa Shields
Jazmin Headley
(Actor)
.. Young Claressa
Kylee D. Allen
(Actor)
.. Young Claressa (Running)
Brian Tyree Henry
(Actor)
.. Jason Crutchfield
De'adre Aziza
(Actor)
.. Mickey
Chrystian Buddington
(Actor)
.. Corey
Maurice Wayne Anglin
(Actor)
.. Young Corey
Teanna Weir
(Actor)
.. Keisha
Idrissa Sanogo
(Actor)
.. Lil' Zay
Taytem Douglas
(Actor)
.. Young Lil' Zay
Oluniké Adeliyi
(Actor)
.. Jackie Shields
Adam Clark
(Actor)
.. Clarence
Shechinah Mpumlwana
(Actor)
.. Briana
Nendia Lewars
(Actor)
.. Young Briana
Sekhai Smith
(Actor)
.. Peanut
Chidubem Rafael Echendu
(Actor)
.. Young Peanut
Sarah Allen
(Actor)
.. Nicole Thompson
Lanette Ware
(Actor)
.. Coach Parker
More Information
Did You Know..
Ryan Destiny
(Actor)
.. Claressa Shields
Born:
January 08, 1995
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Trivia:
Started her musical career in junior high as a member of an all-girl R&B trio; the trio made it to the third round of America's Got Talent in 2011. Won a local singing contest where the prize was a trip to the LA premiere of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. Formed a new group with a fellow AGT contestant, Love Dollhouse, that signed with All Def records. Earned a Nollywood and African Film Critics' Award nomination for Best Lead Actress for her part in A Girl Like Grace. Appeared in a 2016 Stand Up to Cancer fundraiser telecast.
Jazmin Headley
(Actor)
.. Young Claressa
Kylee D. Allen
(Actor)
.. Young Claressa (Running)
Brian Tyree Henry
(Actor)
.. Jason Crutchfield
Born:
March 31, 1983
Birthplace: Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Birthplace: Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Trivia:
Played the baritone and mellophone horn in his high school marching band. Got into acting during sophomore year of college after auditioning for the play Joe Turner's Come and Gone on a whim and landing the lead role. Planned to move to Washington D.C. and work in home security after graduation, before being persuaded to audition for the Yale School of Drama. Became friends with Sterling K. Brown when the pair were playing drag queens in Tarell Alvin McCraney's Wig Out at the Sundance Theatre Lab in 2007. Was part of the original Broadway cast of The Book Of Mormon.
De'adre Aziza
(Actor)
.. Mickey
Chrystian Buddington
(Actor)
.. Corey
Maurice Wayne Anglin
(Actor)
.. Young Corey
Teanna Weir
(Actor)
.. Keisha
Idrissa Sanogo
(Actor)
.. Lil' Zay
Taytem Douglas
(Actor)
.. Young Lil' Zay
Oluniké Adeliyi
(Actor)
.. Jackie Shields
Adam Clark
(Actor)
.. Clarence
Shechinah Mpumlwana
(Actor)
.. Briana
Nendia Lewars
(Actor)
.. Young Briana
Sekhai Smith
(Actor)
.. Peanut
Chidubem Rafael Echendu
(Actor)
.. Young Peanut
Sarah Allen
(Actor)
.. Nicole Thompson
Lanette Ware
(Actor)
.. Coach Parker
Born:
December 27, 1968
