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Conversations: Christy Martin

"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

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Episode  ·  20:36  ·  Nov 13, 2025

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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with boxing icon Christy Martin, writer-director Mirrah Foulkes, and producer David Michôd to discuss Christy, the powerful new biopic exploring Martin’s extraordinary rise, survival, and legacy.We dive into the true story behind the “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” the emotional process of revisiting Christy’s past, the filmmaking challenges of adapting real-life trauma, and why this film aims to honor both the fighter and the woman behind the gloves.A must-watch for boxing fans, cinephiles, and anyone moved by stories of resilience and reinvention.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

20m 36s  ·  Nov 13, 2025

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