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

Bruce Schoenfeld, Liz Maccie

Producers

Richard Stern, Julie Snyder

Crew

Executive Producer

Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Isha Price, Caroline Currier

Screenplay

Liz Maccie

Producer

Richard Stern, Julie Snyder, Navid McIlhargey, Ameet Shukla, Scott Budnick, Emily Blavatnik, Danny Cohen

Details

Original Language

Country

United States of America

Production

1Community, Access Entertainment, Four Daughters, Nine Two Six Productions