We’re happy to offer our DC readers the chance to attend tonight’s free screening of The Fire Inside! Directed by Rachel Morrison and written by Barry Jenkins, the film stars Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry. It tells the inspiring true story of the greatest female boxer ever, Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, the first American woman to win the Olympic gold medal in boxing.
SYNOPSIS: THE FIRE INSIDE is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, 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 screening takes place tonight, December 17th at 7:30pm at AMC Tysons Corner. If you’d like to attend, RSVP at the MGM site here. Please remember all screenings are first come first served and you will need to arrive early to ensure seating. Enjoy the show!
The Fire Inside opens in theaters this Christmas.
