#MovieReview King Richard is the inspirational and captivating story of the legendary father and coach of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. Richard Williams walks unapologetically in the compelling 78 page vision (he wrote before the sisters were born) and conviction of knowing that his two youngest daughters would change the entire trajectory of tennis sports for a lifetime. It was so powerful to see the faith he had come alive with their works. No matter how many times they were rejected, their father rerouted their greatness. Richard Williams unapologetically laid the foundation of Black Girl Magic decades before it became a hashtag through ensuring each of his girls had a relationship with God and were academically strong-all of the sisters were at the top of their class and Venus and Serena spoke 4 languages. I loved how the movie showed the silent strength of their mother and how she played a major role in their athleticism and training in tennis. I absolutely loved how the family navigated as a unit and they didn’t rush any decision or contract-they consistently chose mission over money. At age 14, Venus was offered $3 million by Nike the night before playing in her first professional game and she turned it down. As an avid tennis watcher, it was great to see how Venus was the sister who was molded to be #1 and how Serena developed behind the scenes of her shadow. Their parents and siblings organically ensured that both sisters felt and understood their greatness. There is a powerful scene in the movie where Richard affirms Serena’s greatness privately. He told her that Venus would be #1, but she would be the greatest of all time. Ultimately, almost every word he spoke over their lives became flesh. Overall, the movie is a grand slam and every actor aced their role. Go watch and let me know what you think! ♥️👏🏽🎾
