“A fresh perspective and breathing life into its subject in a way that not even King Richard was able to accomplish.”
— Golden Globe Awards
“McClave captures the hypnotic joy found in the highs and the deep sorrows of the lows with equal balance.”
— Cinematic Faves
“Paints a very complex portrait of the man. It’s a portrait that truly reveals just how much of a genius Williams really was.”
— Unseen Films
“A touching tribute to Richard Williams, and nothing appears to be overlooked, not even the slightest of details.”
— Bain’s Film Reviews
“An emotional reckoning on race in America, family, courage, and determination.”
— Film Carnage
“Venus and Serena’s father has his say in this thoughtful documentary.”
— Variety
“It should just be the story of two gifted tennis players and their ambitious father. But, of course, it’s much more than that. The story of the Williams family is, in many ways, a history of American racism. As this fascinating film shows, the family swapped the cotton fields of Louisiana for the urban blight of LA’s Compton. Richard was incredibly demanding of Venus and Serena, but, no wonder, when it became clear that they had the talent to achieve entirely different lives to their forebears.”
—Phil Harrison, The Guardian
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Directed By
Stuart McClave
Produced By
Chavoita LeSane
Stuart McClave
Duncan Montgomery
Gary Ousdahl
Jack Selby
Executive Producers
Brit Marling
Brenda Robinson
Charlie McDowell
Harry Gamsu
Alex Orlovsky
Alex Lieberman
Gary Lieberman
Ashley Coleman
Mathilde Jourdan
Robert Patrick Malkassian
Jonnie Forster
Rafael Chavez
Cinematography By
Kadri Koop
Edited By
Neil Meiklejohn
Nick Garnham Wright
Original Music By
Katy Jarzebowski
Archival Producer
Rebecca Kent
Michael Kiwanuka
Featuring Tracks By
Ros Ramzan
Gabriel Saint-Malo
Associate Producers
