Althea(2014)
A documentary film about the trailblazing athlete, Althea Gibson
Althea 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.
Althea (2014) is a documentary film directed by Rex Miller, released on November 14, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Althea Gibson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Rex Miller
- Writers:
- David Majzlin
- Producers:
- Nancy Buirski, Elisabeth Haviland James, Rex Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Rex Miller
- Composer:
- David Majzlin
- Production:
- Icarus Films
- Status:
- Released
Althea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Rex Miller, written by David Majzlin, produced by Nancy Buirski, Elisabeth Haviland James and Rex Miller.
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Althea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Althea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Althea online?
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Althea (2014) is available to stream on OVID and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Althea?
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The main cast of Althea (2014) includes Althea Gibson. The film was directed by Rex Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Althea released?
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Althea was released on November 14, 2014 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Althea worth watching?
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Althea (2014) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.