Overview

• Sweeney accepted Hamptons International Film Festival’s Achievement in Acting award on Oct. 4 for her portrayal of boxing pioneer Christy Martin.
• In a post-screening Q&A, she detailed three months of daily training that included hours of boxing and weights under a nutrition plan that added about 35 pounds.
• She said no stunt doubles were used for the ring sequences and that the actors exchanged real punches to capture the sport’s intensity.
• Sweeney described Martin as “very involved” on set and said the two formed a close bond that informed the film’s approach to sensitive themes including domestic violence.
• Christy is directed by David Michôd, co-stars Ben Foster and Merritt Wever, has drawn early awards buzz from festival previews, and opens in theaters Nov. 7.