Althea (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, Althea is a documentary film directed by Rex Miller, running about 93 minutes. “A documentary film about the trailblazing athlete, Althea Gibson” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Althea Gibson’s life and achievements transcend sports. A truant from the rough streets of Harlem, Althea emerged as a most unlikely queen of the highly segregated tennis world in the 1950s. Her roots as a sharecropper’s daughter, her family’s migration north to Harlem in the 1930s, mentoring from Sugar Ray Robinson, David Dinkins and others, and fame that thrust her unwillingly into the glare of the early Civil Rights movement, all bring her story into a much broader realm of the American story.
Who’s in it. Althea stars Althea Gibson as Althea Gibson.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Althea has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Althea page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Althea (2014)?
- In US, Althea is available to stream on OVID and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Althea worth watching?
- Althea holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Althea?
- Althea stars Althea Gibson.
- When was Althea released?
- Althea was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.