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Battle of the Sexes (2017)

Event Details

Date
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Time
3-5 p.m.
Location
The Marquee Cinema, Union South
Description
Friday, December 8 @ 5:30PM; Saturday, December 9 @ 8:00PM; Sunday, December 10 @ 3:00PM USA | 121 min | PG-13 | DCP | Dir. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris  In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women’s movement, the 1973 tennis match between women’s world champion Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-men’s-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) 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. The fiercely private King was not only championing for equality, but also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, as her friendship with Marilyn Barnett (Andrea Riseborough) developed. And Riggs, one of the first self-made media-age celebrities, wrestled with his gambling demons, at the expense of his family and wife Priscilla (Elisabeth Shue). 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.  This event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and Union members and guests.
Cost
Free