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Dissatisfied With ‘King Richard’, Venus and Serena Williams’ Father Announces ‘Emotional Reckoning’ Project Involving Step-Son

Published 01/29/2023, 10:55 AM EST

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‘King Richard’, portrayed the story of the two American tennis legends who changed the course of history. When the Williams sisters – Venus and Serena Williams– entered the tennis circuit; they shattered many glass ceilings to make their way into the professional tennis circuit. But the credit for the strong foundation and an extensive plan for the remarkable success of the sisters is given to the tennis patriarch, Richard Williams; their father.

And recently, Richard seemed a bit dissatisfied with the Oscar-winning movie. As he plans to come out with his documentary, involving personal details, which were not included in the movie, “King Richard.”

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Richard Williams recently opened up about his next career move to the US Sun. Richard revealed the release of his documentary, which would portray his life, the success of the Williams sisters, and his 3 marriages; In addition to another tell-all book, which would include the unaired interviews from the past to till date.

Moreover, the tennis patriarch is involved in a divorce battle with his 3rd wife, Lakeisha; accused of stealing from Richard. Richard described the new documentary as an ‘emotional reckoning,’; as he tried to retrace the struggle that the Williams family went through, to establish their present-day success.

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It’s no secret that the Williams’ sisters battled all odds to establish themselves, fighting against the system and racial oppression. However, for Richard, it is deeper than that, as he recalls, his time in the poverty-stricken Shreveport to the tennis court around the world; particularly the grass courts of Wimbledon.

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But there is another interesting dimension to the movie. The movie would also feature Richard Williams’ stepson, Chavoita LeSane, as the producer, as they aim to finish and release the full movie this year.

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However, before the movie, the tennis patriarch needs to work with the ghost writer, to finish his 2nd tell-all book.

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It would definitely interesting to watch the new movie, about the Williams family. Don’t you think so? Do let us know your thought in the comments!

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Deepakshi Chaudhary

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Deepakshi Chaudhary is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her Masters, and has worked as an Editor at EssentiallySports before transitioning into a writer. Watching Serena Williams dominate the WTA Tour in her heyday is what inspired Deepakshi to follow tennis.
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Arijit Saha