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Give Me the Ball!

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World champion tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King has had a game-changing impact on culture and sports. Rare archive and candid interviews with Billie Jean and those closest to her reveal how one woman put changing the world ahead of saving herself.

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David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter 3d
A nonfiction feature with the propulsive excitement of a great narrative, the film weaves a wealth of archival material around a captivating present-day sit-down interview with the octogenarian subject, who is candid, funny and unfailingly down-to-earth. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety 4d
Garbus and Wolff take us through her life in a way that’s both propulsive and reflective, mirroring King’s energy on the court. The drama never lets up. Go to Full Review Matt Donato TheWrap 4d
4.5/5
It’s an ode to perseverance and refusing to be told you can’t succeed ... King’s altruisms are the spark that keeps flames of protest and change ablaze. Go to Full Review Cody Dericks Next Best Picture 2d
7/10
While the manner in which her story unspools is pretty standard for films of its type, it’s impossible to deny that King makes for an exciting subject, bringing enthusiasm and passion to the movie. Go to Full Review Alex Billington FirstShowing.net 4d
9/10
One of the most rousing and exciting documentaries playing at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival is called Give Me the Ball! - a biopic profile of the life and achievements of one Billie Jean King. Go to Full Review Mey Rude Out Magazine 5d
5/5
Documentaries like OJ: Made in America and Hoop Dreams beautifully weave social issues into sports, and Give Me the Ball! does the same. We may have an early frontrunner for the Oscar for Best Documentary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Liz Garbus

Director

Elizabeth Wolff

Director

Billie Jean King

Self

Liz Garbus

Producer

Elizabeth Wolff

Producer

Dominic Crossley-Holland

Producer

Movie Info

Synopsis World champion tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King has had a game-changing impact on culture and sports. Rare archive and candid interviews with Billie Jean and those closest to her reveal how one woman put changing the world ahead of saving herself.
Director
Liz Garbus, Elizabeth Wolff
Producer
Liz Garbus, Elizabeth Wolff, Dominic Crossley-Holland, Dan Cogan, Chris James, Gentry Kirby
Production Co
Story Syndicate
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 41m