The Match

Overview

Althea Gibson was Black, and Angela Buxton was Jewish. And in 1956, they faced prevailing racism in the UK and changed the face of professional tennis by winning the ladies’ doubles trophy at Wimbledon. Gibson went on to finally win the ladies singles title at Wimbledon in 1957, and also formed a lifelong friendship with Buxton.

Similar Movies

Bakhita

2009•★ 8.2

Henry IV

1995•★ 8.0

Good Night, and Good Luck

2025•★ 7.3

Herod the Great

1959•★ 5.5

The Moonhunter

2001•★ 5.6

Razia Sultan

1983•★ 6.4

You Might Also Like

Battle of the Sexes

2017•★ 6.8

Glory Road

2006•★ 7.4

Being the Ricardos

2021•★ 6.5

King Richard

2021•★ 7.6

Nickel Boys

2024•★ 6.6

Green Book

2018•★ 8.2