The electrifying 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ Bobby Riggs was billed as THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES and became one of the most watched televised sporting events of all time, and sparked a global conversation on gender equality. King and Riggs were on opposite sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal battles. The fiercely private King was struggling to come to terms with her sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy in a bid to relive the glories of his past. Together, they served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis courts and animate the discussions between men and women in bedrooms and boardrooms around the world. The movie is delightfully entertaining and give a big boost to the women's movement. I give it a six. Stars Emma Stone and Steve Carell.
Friday, September 29, 2017
BATTLE OF THE SEXES
The electrifying 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ Bobby Riggs was billed as THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES and became one of the most watched televised sporting events of all time, and sparked a global conversation on gender equality. King and Riggs were on opposite sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal battles. The fiercely private King was struggling to come to terms with her sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy in a bid to relive the glories of his past. Together, they served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis courts and animate the discussions between men and women in bedrooms and boardrooms around the world. The movie is delightfully entertaining and give a big boost to the women's movement. I give it a six. Stars Emma Stone and Steve Carell.
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