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Christy is showing in cinemas across the UK and Ireland, with the harrowing yet moving film drawing inspiration from the real-life story of boxing sensation, Christy Martin.

Helmed by David Michôd, the picture features Sydney Sweeney in the leading role as Christy in a tale of determination, bravery, and the battle to reclaim one's existence.

David spoke exclusively to Reach titles about selecting actress Sweeney, who underwent a dramatic transformation for the part.

She trained rigorously in boxing and weightlifting, putting on more than 30 pounds, and she carried out her own stunts after declining to use a stunt double for the boxing scenes.

David said: "Mirrah Foulkes [director/screenwriter] and I were writing the script without a clear idea in our heads of who

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