A global icon whose impact on equality resonates far beyond the tennis court, the personal sacrifices behind Billie Jean King’s rise have often remained hidden. GIVE ME THE BALL! shines a light on the immense cost of King’s game-changing fight to professionalize her sport and secure equal treatment for women. From an unhappy marriage and keeping her sexual orientation hidden to eating disorders and relentless misogyny, Billie Jean’s path was long and often lonely, but this rousing documentary expands beyond the historic 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match to depict King as the tireless fighter she was committed to being. Incorporating rare archival footage and honest interviews, filmmakers Liz Garbus (a two-time Academy Award nominee) and Elizabeth Wolff present a powerful portrait of resilience and triumph, deepening our understanding of a revered American athlete.

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