Renée
"The only thing she couldn't change was her desire to compete"
Originally released in 2011. Renée is a documentary film. directed by Eric Drath. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eric Drath, Renée Richards, and Josephine Von Hipple
Synopsis
"Renee" tells the story of Renee Richards' battle to enter the 1977 U.S. Open as the first transgender tennis player. Simultaneously, it follows her today as she struggles to cope with a life of contradictions and personal conflict. Through interviews with tennis legends, family, friends and experts from the transgender field, a story of perseverance, breakthrough and hardship unfolds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renée about?
"Renee" tells the story of Renee Richards' battle to enter the 1977 U.S. Open as the first transgender tennis player. Simultaneously, it follows her today as she struggles to cope with a life of co...
Who directed Renée?
Renée was directed by Eric Drath.
How long is Renée?
Renée has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Renée released?
Renée was released on October 4, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Renée?
The main cast of Renée includes Eric Drath, Renée Richards, Josephine Von Hipple, John Poster.