On the Line: The Richard Williams Story (2022)

Name: On the Line: The Richard Williams Story
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Richard Williams, Billie Jean King, Katrina Adams, Venus Williams, Serena Williams

1h 32m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Richard Williams shares his remarkable journey in his own voice, reflecting on decades of interviews that chronicle his family's rise from Compton's courts to Wimbledon’s prestigious grass. Defying the norms of a predominantly white sport, he battled systemic obstacles while nurturing the talents of his daughters, Venus and Serena. As a father and coach, Williams reveals the relentless determination and vision that propelled his daughters to become two of tennis's most celebrated champions, highlighting both personal and cultural challenges along the way.

Cast

Richard Williams Billie Jean King Katrina Adams Venus Williams Serena Williams Janna Zurita Dale Caldwell Patricia Moore Kelvin Brown Oracene Price Verma Lee Henderson Hershey Jones Kenna Franklin Rick Macci Brad Gilbert