This documentary follows the 2011 season of the world-famous tennis champions, the Williams sisters. It features the commentary of Venus, Serena, John McEnroe, Anna Wintour, and Chris Rock, among others. An intimate look at each sister's battle with injury to start the 2011 season, as well as footage from their earliest years, the film chronicles the rise of two poor African-American girls from Compton, California, in a fairytale-like success story. No two women have ever been more revolutionary in their sport as Venus and Serena, and the fact that they are sisters makes their story even more remarkable. I have been a lifelong fan of Venus and Serena, and follow them closely in every tournament they play, so it was a real treat to get a glimpse into their lives off the court. While I wish that the documentary had delved deeper into the controversies surrounding their careers, and the challenges they face with racism, I enjoyed this rather lighthearted film about two of my favorite athletes of all time.
Should you see it: Yes
Grade: A-
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