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Sydney Sweeney appears unphased by film’s abysmal box office debut

Sydney Sweeney on playing Christy Martin: 'You're telling their truth'
  • Sydney Sweeney stars as female boxing legend Christy Martin in the new biopic 'Christy', which she also produced.
  • The film had a poor box office debut, earning only $1.3 million at the domestic box office and averaging only $649 per location.
  • Despite the low box office figures, Sweeney expressed deep pride in the film, stating it was one of the greatest honours of her life.
  • She highlighted the movie's message of survival, courage, and hope, aiming to raise awareness for domestic violence.
  • 'Christy' depicts the severe physical and emotional abuse Martin suffered from her ex-husband, who attempted to murder her in 2010 and later died in prison.
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