![]() IndieWire’s David Ehlrich wrote in his review of the film that scenes in which Richard’s “eccentricity borders on perversion” are squashed knowing that “Venus and Serena turned out to be (ahem) pretty decent tennis players in addition to brilliant moguls and excellent ambassadors for Black girls the world over. ![]() “That’s a huge testament to his story and what was able to accomplish.” This, tragedy, though it is called the Life and Death of this Prince, comprizes, at most, but the last eight. But in hearing it from Serena and Venus, the love and admiration for his girls - and hearing it from his ex-wife, the plan, the things he was able to accomplish, was pretty rich tapestry for us,” Green said. ![]() And while the real Richard Williams did not participate in the feature, the Williams sisters’ retelling of their upbringing was more than enough to craft the story around. “King Richard” director Reinaldo Marcus Green previously told IndieWire that the film is more of a family story rather than a sports movie. The film was also nominated for Best Picture, Film Editing, Best Original Screenplay, Best Song, and Best Supporting Actress for Aunjanue Ellis, who played matriarch Oracene Williams. Will Smith won an Oscar for his performance as their father Richard Williams. King Richard is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green who has presented a thought-provoking sports drama exploring some of the core values of the American Dream. Will Smith Wins Best Actor Oscar for ‘King Richard’ Following Unexpected Live TV ConfrontationĪctress Demi Singleton portrayed Serena in “King Richard,” while Saniyya Sidney starred as Venus. Richard Williams lives in Compton, California, with his wife Brandy, his three step-daughters, and his two daughters, Venus and Serena.
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