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2021 | Color | 138:00

The film follows the journey of Richard Williams, the hardscrabble but iron-willed father of Venus and Serena Williams, in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes in history—both of whom will end up changing tennis forever. Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take his daughters from the streets of Compton, California, to the global stage as legendary icons.


Country: Estados Unidos
Direction: Marcus Green; Reinaldo
Script: Baylin; Zach
Production: White; Tim, White; Trevor, Smith; Will, Pinkett Smith; Jada, Lassiter; James
Photography: Elswit; Robert
Sound: King; Richard, Torres; Randy
Music: Bowers; Kris
Cast:Singleton; Demi, Sidney; Saniyya, McDermott; Dylan, Smith; Will, Bernthal; Jon, Ellis; Aunjanue, Goldwyn; Tony
Participation year at FICM: 2021

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