Althea
"A documentary film about the trailblazing athlete, Althea Gibson"
Originally released in 2014. Althea is a documentary film. directed by Rex Miller. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Althea Gibson
Synopsis
Althea Gibson’s life and achievements transcend sports. A truant from the rough streets of Harlem, Althea emerged as a most unlikely queen of the highly segregated tennis world in the 1950s. Her roots as a sharecropper’s daughter, her family’s migration north to Harlem in the 1930s, mentoring from Sugar Ray Robinson, David Dinkins and others, and fame that thrust her unwillingly into the glare of the early Civil Rights movement, all bring her story into a much broader realm of the American story.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Icarus Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Althea about?
Althea Gibson’s life and achievements transcend sports. A truant from the rough streets of Harlem, Althea emerged as a most unlikely queen of the highly segregated tennis world in the 1950s. Her ...
Who directed Althea?
Althea was directed by Rex Miller.
How long is Althea?
Althea has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Althea released?
Althea was released on November 14, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Althea?
The main cast of Althea includes Althea Gibson.