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On the Line: The Richard Williams Story

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Told in his own words using interviews spanning from the 1980s through now, father and tennis coach Richard Williams retraces his family's journey from the courts in Compton to the grass at Wimbledon, defying every custom of the lily-white tennis establishment and fighting back against a system of oppression to raise two of the greatest champions in history -- Venus and Serena Williams.

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Lisa Kennedy Variety 07/19/2022
In this thoughtful documentary, Richard Williams shares his journey from Shreveport, La., to becoming the most famous sports parent. Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 06/30/2023
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Something is gained from the presence of Richard himself, who has a vulnerability about him that you might not expect from a man who refused to be cowed by a largely middle-class, white establishment that stood in the way of his girls’ rise to fame. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rhys R @RT22015092 09/26/2023 A profound and enlightening biography of an unsung legend. This film deftly explores race, class, and family through one man's journey to prove his impossible dream. See more Read all reviews
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Stuart McClave

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Richard Williams

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Billie Jean King

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Pam Shriver

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Brad Gilbert

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Katrina Adams

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Synopsis Told in his own words using interviews spanning from the 1980s through now, father and tennis coach Richard Williams retraces his family's journey from the courts in Compton to the grass at Wimbledon, defying every custom of the lily-white tennis establishment and fighting back against a system of oppression to raise two of the greatest champions in history -- Venus and Serena Williams.
Director
Stuart McClave
Producer
Chavoita LeSane, Stuart McClave, Duncan Montgomery, Gary Ousdahl, Jack Selby
Screenwriter
Stuart McClave
Production Co
ChaVam Entertainment, McClave Lumber Company, Fremantle, Foundation, High Frequency Entertainment, Bright West Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Sports
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m
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