About the Film
In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women’s movement, the 1973 tennis match between women’s World #1 Billie Jean King and ex-men’s-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs was billed as the BATTLE OF THE SEXES and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. As the rivalry between King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court, sparking discussions in bedrooms and boardrooms that continue to reverberate today.
Film Info
Dates
Nov 24, 2017 – Nov 26, 2017
Showtimes
Fri/Sat at 8pm, Sun at 6pmRated
PG-13Run Time
121Directed by
Jonathan Dayton and Valerie FarisClosed Captioning
Descriptive Audio
Assisted Listening