Gala Screenings
Christy
Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia — until she discovered a knack for knocking people out. 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). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life. A Black Bear Pictures release.
Actor and producer Sydney Sweeney will be presented with the Spotlight Award. A Q&A with Sweeney immediately follows the screening.
Southeast premiere
DIRECTOR
David Michôd
PRODUCERS
Kerry Kohansky-Roberts
Teddy Schwarzman
Brent Stiefel
Justin Lothrop
David Michôd
Sydney Sweeney
WRITERS
Mirrah Foulkes
David Michôd
CAST
Sydney Sweeney
Ben Foster
Merritt Wever
Katy O’Brian
Ethan Embry
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
David Michôd’s debut feature film Animal Kingdom won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. His other films include The Rover, War Machine, The King, and Wizards! He also co-wrote and executive produced the Hulu miniseries Catch-22. Through his production company, Yoki, Inc., he executive produced the upcoming feature films Wicker and Tenzing.