Documentary
United States of America
Untold: Deal with the Devil is a documentary film that sheds light on the life and career of former professional boxer, Christy Martin. Martin, also known as "The Coal Miner's Daughter," was one of the most successful female boxers in history, but her journey was not without its challenges.
The film explores Martin's rise to fame, including her history-making fight against Deirdre Gogarty in 1996, which helped legitimize women's boxing in the United States. However, behind the scenes, Martin was dealing with personal demons, including drug addiction and an abusive marriage to her former trainer and promoter, Jim Martin.
The documentary also addresses the harrowing experience Martin faced in 2010 when she was stabbed and shot by her then-husband, who later claimed he was trying to kill her. Martin survived the attack but was left with life-threatening injuries and had to undergo extensive rehabilitation to resume her daily life.
Untold: Deal with the Devil offers an intimate look at Martin's life from the perspective of her family, friends, and colleagues, providing insights into the personal and professional challenges she faced throughout her career. The film also highlights Martin's resilience and her determination to overcome her obstacles and help empower other women in the sport of boxing.
