Christy chronicles the extraordinary journey of Christy Martin, the trailblazing female boxer who rose from small-town West Virginia to dominate the ring in the 1990s. Driven by determination and raw talent, Christy navigates the highs and lows of professional boxing while confronting personal challenges, including family tensions, identity struggles, and a complicated relationship with her trainer and husband, Jim. The film is an unflinching portrayal of grit, ambition, and resilience, highlighting the price of success both inside and outside the ring.
- Core Theme: Ambition, resilience, personal struggle, and triumph in sports
- Setting: 1990s, West Virginia and boxing arenas
- Production Companies: Anonymous Content, Yoki, Votiv Films, Fifty-Fifty Films, Black Bear Pictures
- Main Cast: Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Jess Gabor, Valyn Hall, Chad L. Coleman
- Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Coleman Pedigo, Merritt Wever
- Focus: Christy Martin’s career, personal battles, the evolution of women’s boxing, and the cost of fame and success
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