The Match Book

Name: The Match Book
Genre: History
Released: 01 Jan 1970
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1970-01-01 United States of America 92 minutes.

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History tennis female friendship based on true story period drama interracial friendship 1950s racial discrimination

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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.

Year 1970

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

Director

Crew Venus Williams (Executive Producer), Serena Williams (Executive Producer), Isha Price (Executive Producer), Bruce Schoenfeld (Book), Liz Maccie (Screenplay), Richard Stern (Producer)

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Language English