The documentary
Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer
premieres on HBO on Wednesday, April 26, at 10 p.m. Eastern,
with various repeat viewings over the next few weeks. The
film examines King's massive impact on the worlds of
sports, gender, and sexuality, from her legendary
"Battle of the Sexes" triumph over male tennis champ
Bobby Riggs to the "galimony" suit filed against her by a
female former lover. Rare footage and archival photos are
backed by revealing interviews with Chris Evert,
Martina Navratilova, Elton John, Frank Deford, life
partner Ilana Kloss, ex-husband Larry King, and with
King herself speaking openly and honestly about her life on
and off the court. For more information, visit www.HBO.com. (The Advocate)
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