CHRISTY (Closing Night Film + Party)
Based on remarkable true events and starring Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster, CHRISTY tells the story of a small-town boxer who becomes a champion—and a rare queer sports icon—while fighting her fiercest battles outside the ring.
Description
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Fueled by determination and an unrelenting will to win, Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) explodes from her small-town West Virginia roots into the world of professional boxing. Under the guidance of trainer Jim (Ben Foster), she becomes a champion, commanding a fiery persona inside the ring. But outside of it, her life begins to unravel as she confronts her family, her identity, and a relationship that turns violent and life-threatening. Based on remarkable true events, CHRISTY is a rare sports film with a queer real-life figure at its center — a gripping story of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life against all odds.
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Director
David Michôd
Writer
Screenplay by: Mirrah Foulkes & David Michôd // Story by: Katherine Fugate
Cast
Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O'Brian, Ethan Embry
Showtimes
In-Person
6:00 PM - SVA
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