Boxing powerhouse Christy Martin is opening up about her initial reactions to seeing actor Ben Foster fully in character on the set of her biopic, Christy. “I basically freaked out, and I told them, 'Do not let that man near me,

"Christy" stars Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster chat with USA TODAY about their physical transformations and the emotional ramifications of their roles.

Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster star in 'Christy,' a biopic about former professional boxer Christy Martin and her abusive coach and husband James Martin. Foster depicts James’ abuse of his then-wife. Christy told AARP that she 'just couldn’t' be in the same room or speak to Foster during filming.

The real Christy Martin had one request of the filmmakers and writers: "Please don't Hollywoodize my life." They didn't.

This fierce contest of genres — in this corner, sports-saga triumph; in this corner, too-real female endangerment — is the director David Michôd’s point. With a mix of ferocity and finesse, Martin, clad in pink satin trunks and nicknamed “The Coal Miner’s Daughter,

Despite a hard-hitting performance from Sydney Sweeney, Christy is the kind of middling movie that is prone to amateurish mistakes.

Sydney Sweeney may know how to glam up a red carpet, but she also isn’t afraid to go a few rounds in the ring.

Christy is not streaming on Netflix or Prime Video right now. While it’s possible Christy may stream on Netflix someday, it won’t be until after the theatrical run and digital release of the movie. Christy is not a Netflix original—it’s a small, independent film being distributed by Black Bear in the U.S.

"Get ready, honey. Christy Martin's gonna knock you out!" 🥊 Christy has entered the ring and will kick your ass! Black Bear Pictures has debuted a second trailer for Christy, hitting theaters nationwide starting this weekend.

Christy takes us from 1989 to 2010, sometimes pausing for important landmarks but most often whisking us through the rest in a way that makes you wish there were some moments we spent more time with.