Oct 29th, 2025 – Bedford Playhouse hosted a sold-out screening of The Smashing Machine, the gripping new film that tells the true story of Mark Kerr, a legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter whose rise and fall inside—and outside—the ring became one of the most talked-about stories in sports history.
Following the screening, audiences were treated to an engaging Q&A with award-winning actress and film co-star Emily Blunt, moderated by Suzanne Zuckerman. Blunt shared insight into her experience portraying Kerr’s partner, delving into the emotional and physical layers of the story, as well as the film’s exploration of resilience, fame, and personal redemption.
The conversation offered an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind the film and the challenges of bringing such an intense, real-life story to the screen.