Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Katy O’Brian, Merrit Wever
Directed by David Michôd (Animal Kingdom, The King, The Rover), Christy tells the remarkable true story of Christy Martin, a small-town woman who became one of boxing’s most trailblazing and controversial figures. The film had its world premiere at TIFF on September 5 and will premiere in the UK at the 69th BFI London Film Festival, as a Headline Gala, on October 17, ahead of its release in UK and Irish cinemas.
Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster).
But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.
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