Christy Martin's Powerful Story of Survival and Resilience Hits Theaters

In a recent interview, Christy Martin, the subject of the new film "Christy," recounts her traumatic experience with domestic abuse at the hands of her former boxing coach and ex-husband, Jim. The 57-year-old actress shares that she "basically freaked out" when she saw Jim, played by actor Ben Foster, on the film's set, and immediately demanded that he be kept away from her.

The film, which premieres on November 7th, 2025, focuses on Christy's life and the challenges she faced, including a 2010 incident where she was stabbed and shot by Jim after trying to leave him. Christy admits that watching these events unfold on screen was extremely difficult, with her mind "shutting down" certain scenes the first time she viewed the film.

Despite the painful memories, Christy is determined to share her story to help others in similar situations. She has already encountered many women at film screenings who have come forward to share their own experiences with domestic violence and the struggle to find acceptance. Christy hopes that her story will provide "strength" and a "path out" for those facing abuse.

The film, which also stars Sydney Sweeney in the title role, aims to shed light on the realities of domestic violence and Christy's journey towards healing and resilience.