Billie Jean King On Why She Didn’t Want ‘Give Me The Ball!’ To Serve As Vanity Project: “I Wanted The Truth”, DC/DOX

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Billie Jean King's new documentary, *Give Me the Ball!*, premiered at DC/DOX film festival, with the 82-year-old tennis legend emphasizing her commitment to truthfulness over flattery. The film explores King's career and cultural impact, with King appearing at a post-screening discussion to address the project's scope and approach. Rather than a celebratory vanity piece, King stressed she wanted the documentary to present an honest account of her life and accomplishments.