Venus VS.
"Game. Set. Matching."
Originally released in 2013. Venus VS. is a documentary film. directed by Ava DuVernay. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Venus Williams and Billie Jean King
Synopsis
We know about the swing. We know about the swagger. But what most Americans don't know about Venus Williams is how she changed the course of her sport. In a stunning case that captured the European public beginning in 2005, Williams challenged the long-held practice of paying women tennis players less than their male counterparts at Wimbledon. With a deep sense of obligation to the legacy of Billie Jean King, Williams lobbied British Parliament, UNESCO and Fleet Street for financial parity. And it was her poignant op-ed piece in The London Times that convinced many people that the Wimbledon tournament organizers were "on the wrong side of history." Roland Garros and Wimbledon finally relented in 2007. That year at Wimbledon, Venus became the first women's champion to earn as much as the men's singles winner (Roger Federer). VENUS VS. chronicles Williams' fight for pay equality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ESPN Films
- Kandoo Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venus VS. about?
We know about the swing. We know about the swagger. But what most Americans don't know about Venus Williams is how she changed the course of her sport. In a stunning case that captured the European...
Who directed Venus VS.?
Venus VS. was directed by Ava DuVernay.
How long is Venus VS.?
Venus VS. has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Venus VS. released?
Venus VS. was released on July 2, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Venus VS.?
The main cast of Venus VS. includes Venus Williams, Billie Jean King.