Venus & Serena, The Game Changers

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published February 23, 2026 at 4:50 PM PST

Venus Williams and Serena Williams during 2004 U.S. Open - Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at Arthur Ashe Tennis Stadium in New York City, New York, United States.

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"Venus & Serena, the Game Changers" showcases the remarkable journeys of Venus and Serena Williams, two of the greatest athletes in the history of tennis.

Explore the remarkable journeys of Venus and Serena Williams, two of the greatest athletes in the history of tennis. Growing up in Compton, California, they shattered the sport's "country club" image to become top-ranked players. This film explores their careers, highlighting their resilience against discrimination and sexism, along with their contributions to tennis, fashion, and women's rights.

Growing up in Compton, California, they shattered the sport's "country club" stereotype, becoming the top-ranked players in the world.

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MUNICH, GERMANY - 1991: Champion Serena Williams of the USA (right) and her sister and runner-up Venus Williams pose with their trophies after the Women's Final of the Compaq Grand Slam Cup tennis tournament at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany circa September, 1991.

The film explores the sisters' careers while highlighting their resilience against discrimination, bigotry, and sexism and their contributions to tennis, fashion, and women's rights.

MELBOURNE-JANUARY 30: Venus and Serena Williams of USA winning the Women's doubles final defeating Daniela Hantuchova and Ai Sugiyama in straight sets at the Australian Tennis Open on January 30, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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