The Match

(US)

History

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.

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Status

Planned

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

tennis

female friendship

based on true story

period drama

interracial friendship

1950s

racial discrimination

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