
ALTHEA
IN DEVELOPMENT
Based on a true story.
In a career measured in milestones, Althea Gibson conquered society’s most oppressive constraints to capture tennis’ most prestigious titles. A true pioneer, she broke barriers as she rose from the streets of Harlem while battling ignorance and prejudice with grace, courage, and dignity. The first African-American to win a Grand Slam title. Her unrelenting desire to achieve made her a champion and an icon.
Cast
TBA
Director
TBA
Writer
Geoffrey Fletcher
Producers
Sam Feuer
Whoopi Goldberg
Reuben Cannon
Meyer Shwarzstein
Executive Producers
Francis Clayton Gray
Don Felder
Source Material
I Always Wanted To be Somebody
by Althea Gibson
&
Born To Win
by Francis Clayton Gray and Yanick Rice Lamb
Partners
Whoop Inc/One Ho Productions
Reuben Cannon Productions
Brainstorm Media