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‘The Fire Inside’ Sparks Oscar Buzz for Brian Tyree Henry at TIFF; Boxer Claressa Shields and Coach Jason Crutchfield Make Surprise Appearances
Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry builds awards buzz for his performance in 'The Fire Inside' after the film's world premiere at TIFF.
Following in the footsteps of Oscar-nominated boxing coaches like Paul Giamatti in “Cinderella Man” and Burgess Meredith in “Rocky,” Brian Tyree Henry could make another trip to the Oscars for his standout role as Jason Crutchfield in the uplifting and inspirational drama “ The Fire Inside.” Henry portrays the coach who trains Claressa Shields, the first female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal. Jenkins, who won an Oscar for adapted screenplay for the best picture winner “Moonlight,” writes a layered script that goes beyond Shields’ athletic accomplishments, addressing the challenges she faced after winning her medal. Newcomer Ryan Destiny shines in her portrayal of Shields, delivering a physical and fierce performance that recalls the breakout energy of Lauryn Hill in “Sister Act 2” — minus the music.
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