Film
The Match
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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.
Crew
- Liz MaccieScreenplay
- Richard SternProducer
- Julie SnyderProducer
- Navid McIlhargeyProducer
- Ameet ShuklaProducer
- Scott BudnickProducer
- Emily BlavatnikProducer
- Danny CohenProducer
- Venus WilliamsExecutive Producer
- Serena WilliamsExecutive Producer
Details
- Status
- Planned
- Original language
- English
- Genres
- History
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