Venus & Serena - From the Ghetto to Wimbledon

Venus & Serena - From the Ghetto to Wimbledon

2023•52m

Documentary

They learned to play tennis in one of the worst American ghettos and still reached the top of the world rankings, dominating the women’s game for decades. The story of Serena and Venus Williams is one of overcoming sexism and racism to transform the sport

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Production

Brainworks, ARTE GEIE

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Venus Williams

Venus Williams

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Serena Williams

Serena Williams

Herself (archive)

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