Billie Jean King, Andrea Riseborough & Austin Stowell On The Film, “Battle Of The Sexes”
Published to AOL Build on September 20, 2017
In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women’s movement, the 1973 tennis match between women’s World #1 Billie Jean King and ex-men’s champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs was billed as the Battle of the Sexes and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. As the rivalry between King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court, sparking discussions in bedrooms and boardrooms that continue to reverberate today. King, Andrea Riseborough and Austin Stowell join us to discuss the film, “Battle of the Sexes.”