Flint native Claressa Shields is a trailblazer being the first American woman to win Olympic gold in boxing, and is basking in the heartfelt response to her new biographical film, The Fire Inside. Directed by Rachel Morrison and penned by Barry Jenkins, the movie chronicles Shields’ rise to Olympic glory, her struggles growing up in Flint, Michigan, and the challenges she faced even after achieving athletic success.
Claressa Shields
Shields recently shared her emotional reaction to the film’s reception. “It’s overwhelming, honestly. Seeing people connect with my story on such a deep level is humbling.