Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of The Fire Inside, followed by an in-person conversation with director Rachel Morrison and editor Harry Yoon, ACE, moderated by Greg Braxton (Los Angeles Times).

Harry Yoon is a Film Independent Fellow who participated in Project Involve in 2004.

A rousing and emotional directorial debut from Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison, The Fire Inside follows the story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields (Ryan Destiny), one of the greatest female boxers of all time. Aided by her passionate long-time coach (Academy Award® nominee Brian Tyree Henry), Shields – a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan – pushes past countless limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, she has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.

The film is produced by Academy Award® winner Barry Jenkins, p.g.a., and Elishia Holmes, p.g.a., with cinematography by Rina Yang, BCS, editing by Harry Yoon, ACE, production design by Zosia Mackenzie, music by Tamar-kali, costume design by Marcia Scott, makeup by Jesica Carter, hair by Erica Croft, and sound by Emmy Award® winner Katie Halliday, MPSE and Academy Award® nominee William Files, MPSE.

From Amazon MGM Studios, The Fire Inside will be released in theaters on December 25.

 
2024, 109 minutes, color | Directed by Rachel Morrison | Written by Barry Jenkins | Starring Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry | Produced by Elishia Holmes, p.g.a., Barry Jenkins, p.g.a. | Executive Produced by Lyn Lucibello Brancatella, Rachel Morrison, Claressa Shields, Drea Cooper, Zackary Canepari, and Sue Jaye Johnson
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members are guaranteed access to, and receive priority entry at this event. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email membership@filmindependent.org for more.

All Film Independent Members can register for this event starting at 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 31. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may not enter the venue without the Member who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Masks are optional. This is subject to change as we continue to monitor public health guidance.

The first three hours of parking are free with validation from AMC.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per Membership, per event.

Members are required to follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of policies may result in suspension or termination of Membership.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.