The Match

History

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.

Crew

Writers: Liz Maccie
Producers: Richard Stern, Julie Snyder, Navid McIlhargey, Ameet Shukla, Scott Budnick, Emily Blavatnik, Danny Cohen
Executive Producers: Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Isha Price, Caroline Currier

Details

Status: Planned
Studios: 1Community, Access Entertainment, Four Daughters, Nine Two Six Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English