The Match
Planned
Overview
Althea Gibson was Black, and Angela Buxton was Jewish. And in 1956, they faced prevailing racism in the UK and changed the face of professional tennis by winning the ladies’ doubles trophy at Wimbledon. Gibson went on to finally win the ladies singles title at Wimbledon in 1957, and also formed a lifelong friendship with Buxton.
Writers
Producers
Crew
Executive Producer
Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Isha Price, Caroline Currier
Screenplay
Details
Original Language
en
Country
United States of America
Production
1Community, Access Entertainment, Four Daughters, Nine Two Six Productions
