Plot
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 Destiny
Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields
Brian Tyree Henry
Jason Crutchfield
Oluniké Adeliyi
Jackie Shields
Kylee D. Allen
Young Claressa (Running)
Emmanuel Igboke
USA Team Officer
Lanette Ware
Coach Parker
Amanda Barker
Female Clerk
De'Adre Aziza
Mickey
Adam Clark
Clarence
Jessica Grossi
Team USA Teammate
Michael Brown
Donte Green
Tyrone Benskin
AJ
Crew
Rina Yang
Director of Photography
Barry Jenkins
Producer
Elishia Holmes
Producer
Barry Jenkins
Writer
Rachel Morrison
Director
Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
Michael De Luca
Producer
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