Renée (2011)

  • NR
  • 10/04/2011 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 19m

The only thing she couldn't change was her desire to compete

Overview

"Renee" tells the story of Renee Richards' battle to enter the 1977 U.S. Open as the first transgender tennis player. Simultaneously, it follows her today as she struggles to cope with a life of contradictions and personal conflict. Through interviews with tennis legends, family, friends and experts from the transgender field, a story of perseverance, breakthrough and hardship unfolds.

Eric Drath

Director, Writer

Cast

Eric Drath's headshot

Eric Drath

Himself
Renée Richards's headshot

Renée Richards

Herself
Josephine Von Hipple's headshot

Josephine Von Hipple

Herself
John Poster's headshot

John Poster

Himself

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