Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison’s directorial debut gives you the inspirational sports biopic and also a less conventional aftermath of success we don’t often get to see, thanks to Barry Jenkins’ compassionate script.
Ryan Destiny is fierce as Olympic boxer Claressa Shields and Brian Tyree Henry gives his best performance since Causeway as her coach.
There’s strong talent behind the camera including Nanny DP Rina Yang, Minari editor Harry Yoon, and composer Tamar-kali, who all do great work. It’s a remarkable, well told story that needs to be heard.
