Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is teaming with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald and Suzanne Gilbert (The Untold History of the U.S.) to develop and produce its first feature-length documentary on decorated tennis star and activist Martina Navratilova.
It will spotlight Navratilova’s social and political activism for women and the Lgbt community, told through Greenwald’s personal lens – a gay child growing up in the Reagan-era Florida.
“The issues raised by Martina’s legacy resonate now more than ever, which is why it’s so important to tell her story to new generations of engaged young people who may not be aware of the vital role she played in shaping expectations around female identity and Lgbt equality,” said Charlotte Koh, Head of Digital Media & Programming for Hello Sunshine. “Having producers Glenn and Suzanne reframe Martina’s impact on society through the lens of Glenn’s personal coming-of-age journey creates a fresh,...
It will spotlight Navratilova’s social and political activism for women and the Lgbt community, told through Greenwald’s personal lens – a gay child growing up in the Reagan-era Florida.
“The issues raised by Martina’s legacy resonate now more than ever, which is why it’s so important to tell her story to new generations of engaged young people who may not be aware of the vital role she played in shaping expectations around female identity and Lgbt equality,” said Charlotte Koh, Head of Digital Media & Programming for Hello Sunshine. “Having producers Glenn and Suzanne reframe Martina’s impact on society through the lens of Glenn’s personal coming-of-age journey creates a fresh,...
- 5/15/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is developing its first feature-length documentary about tennis legend Martina Navratilova in partnership with Glenn Greenwald and Suzanne Gilbert.
The documentary will explore Navratilova’s achievements as a social justice pioneer told through Greenwald’s personal lens as a gay child growing up in Reagan-era Florida. The documentary will examine Navratilova’s impact on him as his childhood hero, how people find role models, and what people seek when they feel isolated, judged, or cast aside by society.
“The issues raised by Martina’s legacy resonate now more than ever, which is why it’s so important to tell her story to new generations of engaged young people who may not be aware of the vital role she played in shaping expectations around female identity and Lgbt equality,” said Charlotte Koh, head of digital media and programming for Hello Sunshine.
Koh is also producing the project.
The documentary will explore Navratilova’s achievements as a social justice pioneer told through Greenwald’s personal lens as a gay child growing up in Reagan-era Florida. The documentary will examine Navratilova’s impact on him as his childhood hero, how people find role models, and what people seek when they feel isolated, judged, or cast aside by society.
“The issues raised by Martina’s legacy resonate now more than ever, which is why it’s so important to tell her story to new generations of engaged young people who may not be aware of the vital role she played in shaping expectations around female identity and Lgbt equality,” said Charlotte Koh, head of digital media and programming for Hello Sunshine.
Koh is also producing the project.
- 5/15/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Tennis legend and activist Martina Navratilova is getting the documentary treatment from Hello Sunshine, the Reese Witherspoon-run media company that focuses on telling female-driven stories.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, whose work with Edward Snowden was chronicled in the Academy Award-winning CitizenFour, and Suzanne Gilbert (The Untold History of the U.S.) are producing the feature-length project.
According to Hello Sunshine, the doc will tackle Navratilova’s story “through Greenwald’s personal lens — a gay child growing up in the Reagan-era Florida. The documentary will examine Navratilova’s impact on him as his childhood hero, how we all ...
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, whose work with Edward Snowden was chronicled in the Academy Award-winning CitizenFour, and Suzanne Gilbert (The Untold History of the U.S.) are producing the feature-length project.
According to Hello Sunshine, the doc will tackle Navratilova’s story “through Greenwald’s personal lens — a gay child growing up in the Reagan-era Florida. The documentary will examine Navratilova’s impact on him as his childhood hero, how we all ...
- 5/15/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Tennis legend and activist Martina Navratilova is getting the documentary treatment from Hello Sunshine, the Reese Witherspoon-run media company that focuses on telling female-driven stories.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, whose work with Edward Snowden was chronicled in the Academy Award-winning CitizenFour, and Suzanne Gilbert (The Untold History of the U.S.) are producing the feature-length project.
According to Hello Sunshine, the doc will tackle Navratilova’s story “through Greenwald’s personal lens — a gay child growing up in the Reagan-era Florida. The documentary will examine Navratilova’s impact on him as his childhood hero, how we all ...
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, whose work with Edward Snowden was chronicled in the Academy Award-winning CitizenFour, and Suzanne Gilbert (The Untold History of the U.S.) are producing the feature-length project.
According to Hello Sunshine, the doc will tackle Navratilova’s story “through Greenwald’s personal lens — a gay child growing up in the Reagan-era Florida. The documentary will examine Navratilova’s impact on him as his childhood hero, how we all ...
- 5/15/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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