Venus and Serena

Synopsis

Venus and Serena takes an unfiltered look into the remarkable lives of the greatest sister-act professional tennis has ever seen. In a sport where they were not welcomed, the indomitable Williams sisters faced the opposition with grace and courage not only breaking new ground for female and African American athletes everywhere, but also dominating the women’s game for over a decade. The film tells the inspiring story of how these two women, against all odds, but with the help of visionary parents, made it to the top. Venus and Serena also explores the struggle of these two aging superstars during the 2011 tennis season as they battle life and career-threatening health problems. In Venus and Serena we gain unprecedented access into the sisters’ lives – both in the spotlight and behind closed doors – and we watch as they draw their greatest strengths from one another to overcome countless adversities.

Director Biography

Michelle Major has worked in television and film for more than 15 years. Michelle has a BA in Psychology and Film Studies from Columbia University. She also holds a Masters in General Psychology from The New School for Social Research.
Maiken Baird is an independent documentary filmmaker who specializes in international and political affairs. She obtained a Master’s degree in International Relations and Political Science from Stanford University in 1992 and a B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University in 1989. Maiken is trilingual in English, French and Danish and lives in London with her husband and three children.