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African American Film Series: The Fire Inside
The Fire Inside, November 13, 2025
The Fire Inside is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. 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 2025–2026 series will run monthly from November through February, with screenings scheduled for November 13 and December 18, 2025, and January 15 and February 12, 2026. All screenings will take place in person at the Flint Institute of Arts (1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503).
Guests are invited to begin the evening with access to the FIA’s galleries, a complimentary dinner, and live music starting at 5:30 PM. Screenings begin at 6:45 PM, followed by engaging post-film discussions led by experts and community voices who will unpack the themes and messages of each film.