{"id":13524,"date":"2021-11-16T15:47:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T13:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=13524"},"modified":"2021-11-17T15:10:06","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T13:10:06","slug":"king-richards-in-cinemas-19-november-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2021\/11\/16\/king-richards-in-cinemas-19-november-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"King Richard – In Cinemas 19 November 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros. Pictures\u2019 \u201cKing Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever.  Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (\u201cAli,\u201d \u201cThe Pursuit of Happyness,\u201d \u201cBad Boys for Life\u201d) stars as Richard, under the direction of Reinaldo Marcus Green (\u201cMonsters and Men\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons.  The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aunjanue Ellis (\u201cIf Beale Street Could Talk,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cQuantico\u201d) plays the girls\u2019 mom, Oracene \u201cBrandi\u201d Williams, Saniyya Sidney (\u201cHidden Figures,\u201d \u201cFences\u201d) stars as Venus Williams, Demi Singleton (TV\u2019s \u201cGodfather of Harlem\u201d) stars as Serena Williams, with Tony Goldwyn (the \u201cDivergent\u201d series, TV\u2019s \u201cScandal\u201d) as coach Paul Cohen and Jon Bernthal (upcoming \u201cThe Many Saints of Newark,\u201d \u201cFord v Ferrari\u201d) as coach Rick Macci.  The ensemble also includes Andy Bean (\u201cIT Chapter Two\u201d), Kevin Dunn (the \u201cTransformers\u201d films, HBO\u2019s \u201cVeep\u201d) and Craig Tate (\u201cGreyhound\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green directed \u201cKing Richard\u201d from a screenplay written by Zach Baylin.  The producers were Tim White and Trevor White under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner, and Will Smith under his Westbrook banner.  Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone and Peter Dodd served as the executive producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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