Ever since Venus and Serena Williams started playing in tennis tournaments, they've provoked strong reactions - from awe and admiration to suspicion and resentment. They've been winning cham... Read allEver since Venus and Serena Williams started playing in tennis tournaments, they've provoked strong reactions - from awe and admiration to suspicion and resentment. They've been winning championships for over a decade, pushing the limits of longevity in such a demanding sport. Ho... Read allEver since Venus and Serena Williams started playing in tennis tournaments, they've provoked strong reactions - from awe and admiration to suspicion and resentment. They've been winning championships for over a decade, pushing the limits of longevity in such a demanding sport. How long can they last? In Venus & Serena, we gain unprecedented access into their lives dur... Read all
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Kudos to Venus and Serena's extraordinary parents for instilling in them such self-belief and confidence! I hate when I watch tennis and I see tennis players looking up to their box for coaching or parents yelling out instructions. Venus and Serena were taught to believe in themselves and it shows in how they figure out to win even when they aren't playing their best tennis.
God bless these all-time greats, Venus and Serena, and God bless America!!
Co-directed by Maiken Baird (Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich) and Michelle Major (Soul of the Game: The John McClendon Story), the documentary does a brilliant job depicting the sisters' journey. It delves into the challenges they faced-from their upbringing and family dynamics to racism and relationships. The way Venus and Serena communicate and work together, almost creating their own world within the larger one, is both impressive and inspiring. Watching their journey unfold was truly entertaining.
In conclusion, Venus & Serena is a worthwhile documentary about siblings, family, and personal triumph. I'd rate it a 7.5/10 and strongly recommend it.
Round-Up: I don't know why this movie wasn't released early last year because the people who made the film, had followed the Williams from 2011 to early 2012. Anyway, as a black man, I can't help thinking how much the sisters must have inspired other black athletes around the world. It's a true rags to riches story which will definitely make you look at the Williams sisters in a different way.
I recommend this movie to people who have followed the Williams terrific career and domination of the tennis world. 6/10
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- Also known as
- Venus y Serena
- Filming locations
- Los Angeles, California, USA(additional location)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $51,271
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,981
- May 12, 2013
- Gross worldwide
- $51,271
- Runtime
- 1h 39m(99 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1