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The Match

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History

Overview

Althea Gibson was Black, and Angela Buxton was Jewish. And in 1956, they faced prevailing racism in the UK and changed the face of professional tennis by winning the ladies’ doubles trophy at Wimbledon. Gibson went on to finally win the ladies singles title at Wimbledon in 1957, and also formed a lifelong friendship with Buxton.

Production

1Community · Access Entertainment · Four Daughters · Nine Two Six Productions

Directors & Crew

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Liz Maccie

Screenplay

R

Richard Stern

Producer

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Julie Snyder

Producer

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Navid McIlhargey

Producer

A

Ameet Shukla

Producer

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Scott Budnick

Producer

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