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“Christy” : Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director David Michôd

©Courtesy of Black Bear Christy : 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)….

Christy Review: Sydney Sweeney Captures Titular Boxer’s Resilience in Fight to Reclaim Her Life

@Courtesy of Black Bear The most compelling, knockout boxing performances – both in the ring and on the screen – are potent game-changers that will long be remembered. That sentiment is certainly true for the career of former professional boxer, Christy Martin. It’s also the case for the new gritty, cathartic biopic about her life,…

“Christy” : Exclusive Interview with a Real Life Boxer Christy Martin

©Courtesy of Black Bear  Christy : 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…

TIFF/Christy Review: Sydney Sweeney Packs a Punch in Biopic Boxing Drama

Photo by Eddy Chen – © courtesy of Black Bear Boxers have always been symbols of grit in a cinema. They fight not just opponents, but demons of pride, poverty, and identity. From Sylvester Stallone’s underdog triumph in “Rocky“ (1976) to Robert De Niro’s bruising portrait of self-destruction in “Raging Bull“ (1980), the ring becomes a…