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King's Unvarnished Story: A New Documentary
27 Jan
Summary
- New documentary "Give Me the Ball" premieres at Sundance.
- Billie Jean King desired her own voice to tell her story.
- The film frames King's life around the pivotal 1973 year.
A new documentary, "Give Me the Ball," is set to debut at the Sundance Film Festival, offering an in-depth portrayal of tennis icon Billie Jean King's life.
Directors Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff utilized candid interviews with King and extensive archival footage to chronicle her journey and achievements. King expressed a desire for a definitive documentary, stating, "I'll be gone soon, and this way people can see me, hear me in my own voice." This motivation fueled the project's creation.
The filmmakers chose to frame the narrative around 1973, a significant year marked by King's triumphs and her participation in the "Battle of the Sexes." This period is highlighted as the apex of the women's movement, with King being a prominent public figure.
