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Althea (2014): Cast

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Althea is a 2014 documentary directed by Rex Miller, starring Althea Gibson as Althea Gibson. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Althea (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Rex Miller
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Althea About?

The premise of Althea without spoilers.

This documentary explores the extraordinary life of Althea Gibson, a pioneering athlete who defied expectations and shattered barriers. Growing up on the streets of Harlem, she rose from humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s daughter to become a dominant figure in the segregated tennis world of the 1950s. The film details her family's journey north, the influential mentors who guided her, and the unexpected role she played within the burgeoning Civil Rights movement, highlighting her impact beyond the realm of sports.

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Cast & crew

Althea Cast & Characters

Althea Gibson plays Althea Gibson in Althea. Directed by Rex Miller.

From the director

More from Rex Miller

More films directed by Rex Miller, best-rated first: Citizen Ashe and Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos.

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FAQ

Althea FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Althea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Althea?

Althea runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Althea released?

Althea was released on November 14, 2014.

Who directed Althea?

Althea was directed by Rex Miller.

More films by Rex Miller

Who is in the cast of Althea?

Althea stars Althea Gibson as Althea Gibson.

Does Althea have a post-credit scene?

No. Althea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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