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Director Rachel Morrison On The Power Of “Resilience” And “Inspiration” For Debut Film ‘The Fire Inside’


Cinematographer now director Rachel Morrison speaks with Deadline about her latest project, her feature film debut 'The Fire Inside'

Amazon MGM Studios’ The Fire Inside, written by Barry Jenkins, is based on the true story of Michigan high schooler Claressa Shields ( Ryan Destiny), who went on to become a repeat world boxing champion with the unwavering assistance of her tough-love coach Jason Crutchfield ( Brian Tyree Henry). Claressa Shields (Ryan Destiny) Jason Crutchfield (Brian Tyree Henry) in The Fire Inside Amazon MGM Studios What that often means is close-eye lines and really connecting the audience with the character the way that you and I are having a conversation as opposed to profile shots or being fancy and having the camera moving for no reason.

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