Movie

Renée

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

"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.

Director

Eric Drath

Screenplay

Eric Drath

Status

Released

Release date

04/10/2011

Original language

English