Althea
“A documentary film about the trailblazing athlete, Althea Gibson”
Overview
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.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Althea?
Althea was directed by Rex Miller.
Where was Althea produced?
It was produced by companies including Icarus Films in Unknown Countries.
Althea Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Althea wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.