ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary 'Give Me The Ball!' About Billie Jean King to Open Croatia International Film Festival
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Addie Morfoot
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ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary "Give Me The Ball!" directed by Oscar nominee Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff will open the third annual Croatia International Film Festival on July 24 in Sibenik. The film focuses on American tennis legend Billie Jean King and features interviews with King, her wife Ilana Kloss, tennis stars like Chris Evert, and friend Elton John. The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and will screen at Sibenik's Main City Square.
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Oscar nominee and Primetime Emmy winner Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff directed the doc about American tennis player Billie Jean King.
The film, which includes interviews with King, her wife Ilana Kloss, tennis luminaries including Chris Evert, and King's friend Elton John, debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
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