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Rachel Morrison
The Fire Inside
Rachel Morrison is an American director and cinematographer. She began her career as a cinematographer working on series and TV movies. The independent film PALO ALTO (2007) marked Morrison's debut as the primary cinematographer on a feature film. For her work on MUDBOUND (2017) she earned a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, making her the first woman ever recognized in the category.
Morrison made her feature directorial debut with THE FIRE INSIDE (2024), a biographical drama chronicling the rise of Olympic boxing champion Claressa Shields. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, was praised for its realism and nuanced character studies
Key Collaborators
Barry Jenkins, Claressa Shields, Drea Cooper, Lyn Lucibello, Rachel Morrison, Sue Jaye Johnson, Zackary Canepari
Inclusion Score
Rachel Morrison is one of the top directors of 2024 in terms of inclusive hiring decisions
Underrepresented and Female Collaborators
Calculated by determining the percentage of underrepresented or female Cinematographers, Editors, Production Designers and Assistant Directors out of all individuals in those roles
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Rachel Morrison