Sydney Sweeney has brought to life one of the most popular female sports figures to life in Christy, and there’s a key reason why the film is important for today. Co-written and directed by The King’s David Michôd, the biographical drama explores the life of Christy Martin, a woman who rose from an underdog in the world of boxing to become one of the sport’s biggest names, even in the face of her harrowing personal life.
Sweeney leads the cast in the titular role, with her transformation into the hard-hitting boxer garnering widespread acclaim, alongside Emmy nominee Ben Foster as her coach and abusive husband James V. Martin, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry and Chad L. Coleman. Unlike Sweeney’s performance, the rest of Christy has garnered divided reviews from critics, currently sitting at a 66% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
In honor of the movie’s release, ScreenRant interviewed Sydney Sweeney, Christy Martin and Katy O’Brian to discuss Christy. In looking at why now was the perfect time to tell this story, Martin began by pointing out that there are audiences who are sure to be going through the same things she did in her life, and is therefore important that they see there’s
Why Sydney Sweeney’s Divisive Sports Biopic Is An Important Story To Tell
