Events › Film Screening: Battle of The Sexes (2017)

This sports docudrama recreates the legendary 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. When Riggs brags that he can beat any woman in the world on the tennis court, reigning champion King accepts his challenge. Their highly publicized match soon takes on a larger meaning as a milestone in the fight for gender equality.


© Twentieth Century Fox - 121 minutes - PG-13

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Accessibility
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.