"Directed and co-written by David Michod, Christy is an eye opener for anyone not familiar with Martin's harrowing but inspiring story. It is certain to cast a huge spotlight on Martin, who, during a 25-year career, won 49 fights and a WBC championship. She was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020 and was the first woman to appear on a Sports Illustrated cover."
"Her personal life was another matter. She realized by her early teens that she was a lesbian, which did not go over well with her conservative West Virginian parents. In her teens, Martin played both basketball and baseball and somewhat stumbled upon boxing and then belt out win after win. Dubbed The Coal Miner's Daughter, she went on to marry her controlling older coach Jim Martin (played by Ben Foster), who abused her and took advantage of her crimes that landed him behind bars."
Sydney Sweeney stars as boxer Christy Martin and is also a producer on the film that opens in theaters Nov. 7. David Michod directed and co-wrote the drama. Christy Martin compiled a 25-year career with 49 wins, a WBC championship, an International Boxing Hall of Fame induction in 2020, and was the first woman on a Sports Illustrated cover. Martin discovered she was a lesbian as a teen, excelled in multiple sports, and stumbled into boxing. The film chronicles Martin's rise, abusive marriage to coach Jim Martin, his crimes and imprisonment, and her eventual resurgence and self-acceptance. Sweeney expresses a desire for Martin to receive recognition and for survivors and queer viewers to connect with the story.
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