The Uprising
2026 · History · Drama
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Film / 2024
The Fire Inside
Directed by
Rachel Morrison
Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
The story
Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
Cast
Ryan DestinyClaressa 'T-Rex' Shields
Brian Tyree HenryJason Crutchfield
Oluniké AdeliyiJackie Shields
Kylee D. AllenYoung Claressa (Running)
Emmanuel IgbokeUSA Team Officer
Lanette WareCoach Parker
Amanda BarkerFemale Clerk
De'Adre AzizaMickey
Adam ClarkClarence
Jessica GrossiTeam USA Teammate
Michael BrownDonte Green
Tyrone BenskinAJ
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Cynthia ZhouShanghai Announcer
Jazmin HeadleyYoung Claressa
Chrystian BuddingtonCorey
Maurice Wayne AnglinYoung Corey
Teanna WeirKeisha
Idrissa SanogoLil' Zay
Taytem DouglasYoung Lil' Zay
Shechinah MpumlwanaBriana
Nendia LewarsYoung Briana
Sekhai SmithPeanut
Chidubem Rafael EchenduYoung Peanut
Sarah AllenNicole Thompson
Jason WeinbergBob Coleman
Richard LewisBean
Chiamaka GloryJackie's Lady Friend
Bobby DanielsJackie's Guy Friend Alfred
Tiandria TaylorDeedra
Marium CarvellLunch Lady
Jamillah RossSeamstress
Ivan OssaStudent
Kenya SalmonStudent
John KalbhennDetroit Regional Referee
Dorian Jeremy Prenel OuatonBerston Boxer
Patrick DussaultShanghai - WBWC Announcer
Charlene WongShanghai - WBWC Ref (Marshall Claressa Fight)
Tabitha TaoShanghai - WBWC Chinese Tournament Sponso
Jennifer HugginsLondon - Olympic Referee (Gold Medal Match)
Zak FarionLondon - Olympic Admin
Ruth TinkerLondon - Olympic Broadcast Announcer
Matthew GormanLondon - Olympic Broadcast Announcer
Matt StandishLondon - Olympic Referee (Laurell Fight)
Laura VincentLondon Journalist
Donovan BoucherLondon - Olympic Referee (Volnova Fight)
Neil CroneSpokane MC
Mark SimmonsSpokane Referee
Myrthin StaggSpokane Reporter
James Finlay FraserLondon - Olympic Arena Announcer
Natasha SpenceKira Fitzgerald
Jordan A.K. BrowmMarching Band Member
Allen AdepojuMarching Band Member
Jasmine Jones-BallMarching Band Member
Daniel Jordan AnthonyMarching Band Member
Nicole DrurySavannah Marshall
Christine ClearyAnna Laurell (Quarterfinal)
Laura VuculescuMarina Volnova (Semifinal)
Melissa KaragianisTorlopova aka 'The Jackal'
Amara-Grace BoyceFat Daddy Baby
Za'Niyah-Rose Kirston-ReevesFat Daddy Baby
Selina AnBoxing Spectator (uncredited)
Jim CareyAmerican Boxing Fan (uncredited)
J. Timothy HuntMarlen's Manager (uncredited)
Jack NguyenShanghai Spectator (uncredited)
Shubei ZhengBoxing Spectator (uncredited)
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