The Match

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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.

Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Match


Status

Planned


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    1Community

    United States

  • logo for Access Entertainment

    Access Entertainment

    United States

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    Four Daughters

    United States

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    Nine Two Six Productions

    United States

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