They star in the biopic about amateur-turned-professional boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, as Claressa and Jason Crutchfield, the coach who believes in her almost from the day she, then a ...

Jason Crutchfield. Both actors bring tremendous nuance and passion to their roles, turning Shields and Crutchfield into fully formed characters whose interpersonal drama remains enticing ...

Jason Crutchfield. The Fire Inside details Shields’ life in Flint, Michigan, where she fought past her depressed economic situation to prove that she was worthy of being trained. Crutchfield ...

There’s a unique power in seeing a true story unfold on screen, particularly one as inspiring as “The Fire Inside.” ...

From childhood trauma to an unbreakable bond with her coach Jason Crutchfield, fans will get a taste of the remarkable fight Claressa held in her heart, as well as the mat. Blood, sweat ...

REUTERS/Daniel Cole FLINT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Guest, Claressa Shields, and Jason Crutchfield attend The Fire Inside – Flint Community Screening at Cinemark Flint West on November 10 ...

Her father was in prison and her mother struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction. Her trainer, Jason Crutchfield, coached her from a modest gym, and became a father figure. By winning gold, ...

“We don’t train no girls.” When coach Jason Crutchfield (Henry) dismisses wannabe boxer Claressa Shields from his gym in Flint, Mich., it’s inevitable that he’ll get shown up. If you ...

Her trainer, Jason Crutchfield, coached her from a modest gym, and became a father figure. By winning gold, Shields defied expectations, conquered adversity, and made history. What more could you ...

"The Fire Inside," about boxer Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, is not your standard inspirational sports drama, even if it feels like it for the first half of the movie.