Summary
Inspirational rags to riches stories are an important subgenre of the larger category of sports movies.
However,the true story of Richard Williams and his tennis empire inspired the Academy Award-winning biopicKing Richard.
Whats even more impressive is thatsome of the wildest aspects ofKing Richardare actually true.
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Serena is left to train with her mother.
Both girls end up finding significant success, surprising the largely white, middle-class competitor.
King Richardaccurately depictsthe Williams family’s experience in Compton.
Both Serena and Venus were heckled by gang members and white audiences while training alongside their father.
The fight ended with Williams losing ten teeth and suffering several broken bones.
This sparks a series of disputes, as media outlets criticize Williams for his extreme tactics.
Richards relationship with his older daughter is further strained when Venus announces that she wants to enter pro competitions.
Williams foresight proved to be correct.
Largely recognized as one of the greatest players ever, Serena would become a major celebrity and brand spokesperson.
Although she briefly had tennis ambitions of her own, Isha would go on to become a successful lawyer.
King Richardis now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.
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