Venus and Serena

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Venus and Serena

PG-13

2013

1h 40m

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Biography

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Filmmakers Maiken Baird and Michelle Major follow sisters and tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams on and off the courts as both battle health problems and media controversy.

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Venus and Serena may not take fans as deeply into the story of its subjects as they'd like, but it remains an overall engaging look at a pair of global sports stars.

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Kimber Myers

The Playlist

08/13/2013

B

They've made the sport more interesting, both as black athletes and as women...we left Venus and Serena inspired us to get out in the sun and get moving. And call our siblings.

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

06/28/2013

3/5

They're perfect American drama queens. All that's missing is a last act.

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Andrew Pulver

Guardian

06/27/2013

3/5

The sisters themselves reveal a little, mostly because of Serena's unguarded imperiousness; but as a study of sports supercelebrity it's a tad subdued.

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

02/26/2021

Occasionally exasperating in how close it comes to being a true portrait of its subjects' inner lives. Yet, confounded at every turn by the practiced deflections of these media-savvy personalities, it never gets below the surface...

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

01/01/2014

B

This documentary shows that the Williams sisters have always been judged by a different standard than everyone else, except in terms of wins and losses. It is the Williams family against the world, and they like it that way.

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Steve O'Brien

Total Film

07/02/2013

4/5

It doesn't quite get inside their heads, but it's brimming with vigour - rather like the girls themselves.

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Julia S

@Julia_S Dec 12

Venus and Serena (2012) is a really eye-opening documentary that shows just how much the Williams sisters had to push through both on and off the court. As someone who grew up playing tennis and looking up to them, it was really interesting getting a closer look at the racism, sexism, and unfair double standards they dealt with while still dominating the sport. Moments like Venus breaking barriers at Wimbledon or Serena getting booed at Indian Wells really highlight how much strength it took to keep going. Overall, it’s an inspiring, honest film that celebrates their talent, their bond, and the impact they’ve had on sports and culture.

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Kinery G

@kineryg Dec 11

This documentary in particular I did enjoy. It showcased how hard each of the girls worked to get where they are today despite all the odds against them. I do feel that adding the family drama in the film was a bit unnecessary and I could have done without it. But I was pleases seeing powerful female athletes on the screen.

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Mia Y

@MiaYamano Dec 10

Although I have little interest in sports, this documentary was fascinating. I was surprised to learn about the various dynamics in the relationship between the twins and their father. Additionally, the film illustrates how they were able to overcome the racism and economic disadvantage they faced. Despite their challenges, including health struggles, the documentary highlights their resilience and advocacy to create change in society and inspire others.

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03/23/2015

While I prefer watching and following men's professional tennis over women's, the Williams sisters are a definite exception and I have always found them fascinating. This is a pleasant enough documentary that covers their meteoric rise in tennis and takes a peek at their private lives. However, I wish the filmmakers had dug a little deeper at finding out what makes these two incredible athletes tick.

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04/06/2014

another great documentary of tge Williams' Sisters

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01/23/2014

Richard Williams is a tosser!

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Synopsis

Filmmakers Maiken Baird and Michelle Major follow sisters and tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams on and off the courts as both battle health problems and media controversy.

Director: Maiken Baird, Michelle Major
Producer: Maiken Baird, Michelle Major
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Magnolia Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language)
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 10, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $51.0K
Runtime: 1h 40m

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