Overview
- Sánchez Bezos praised Christy on Instagram on Nov. 12, calling it “one of the most powerful movies” she has seen and labeling Sweeney’s work “Oscar worthy.”
- Christy Martin publicly defended Sweeney the same night, saying the actor “worked her ass off” for the film and for telling her story.
- Despite strong notices, the U.S. debut was weak, with outlets reporting about $1.3 million to $1.6 million in early grosses.
- Critics have highlighted Sweeney’s transformative turn, and the film earned a standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival, fueling awards chatter.
- Sweeney posted that she is deeply proud of the movie regardless of turnout, reinforcing the film’s focus on survival and resilience.