American Masters S29E6 - Althea
American Masters S29E6 - Althea
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This is the story of Althea Gibson (1927-2003), a truant from the rough streets of Harlem, who emerged as the unlikely queen of the highly segregated tennis world in the 1950s. She was the first African American to play and win at Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals (precursor of the U.S. Open) — a decade before Arthur Ashe. Interviewees include Wimbledon champion Dick Savitt and Billie Jean King.
Released Jun 23, 1986
Runtime 90min
Genre Documentary
Actor N/A
Director Susan Lacy
Production Eagle Rock Entertainment