Billie Jean King’s advancement from tennis gamer to human rights icon is pertaining to ESPN.

ESPN Films has actually formally greenlit an approaching 30 for 30 documentary on the impressive story of King, which is now in production with Ridley Scott Associates, and Story Syndicate, in association with Elton John’s Rocket Sports.

The tradition of among America’s very first ladies’s sports stars is unequaled, yet couple of individuals understand the genuine Billie Jean King: charming, naughty, upset, confident, persistent, and identified as ever.

In a news release revealing the job, manufacturers stated: “This is the unfiltered, untold story of how she broke the rules and proved her critics wrong, told in her own voice and centered around one year that brings it all into focus: 1973.”

Former world No. 1 King stated promoting equality has actually constantly been her primary objective.

“At 12 years old I dedicated my life to achieving equality for all,” stated Billie Jean King. “That assure to myself has actually taken me on a journey of a life time loaded with happiness, heartbreak, grit and guts.

“I have worked my entire life for women’s sports to take center stage. Today, girls and women athletes are living my dream.  We hope to tell a story that will inspire future generations and make a positive impact in the lives of others.”

Directed by Oscar-chosen and Emmy-winning filmmakers Liz Garbus (What Happened, Miss Simone?, Bobby Fischer Against the World) and Elizabeth Wolff (I’ll Be Gone in the Dark), and from manufacturers Dominic Crossley-Holland, Dan Cogan and Jay de Andrade, the documentary guarantees to shed brand-new light on King’s life and her transformative influence on sports and society.

Further information on the job, including its best date, will be revealed, ESPN Films stated in a declaration.