The Fire Inside Review: Gritty Boxing Drama Is The Most Realistic Sports Biopic I’ve Ever Seen

Rachel Morrison has been a cinematographer for years and has even received a nomination for her stunning work on Mud-bound. Of The fire withinMorrison is in the director’s chair for the first time and it’s safe to say she has a solid future ahead of her in the role. Written by Barry Jenkins, The fire within is based on the true story of Claressa T-Rex Shields, a professional boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist. The sports biopic also underscores how being from Flint, an often forgotten place, is a strength and that its existence cannot be erased.