Give Me the Ball!

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Give Me the Ball!
Directed byLiz Garbus
Elizabeth Wolff
Produced byLiz Garbus
Elizabeth Wolff
Dominic Crossley-Holland
Dan Cogan
Chris James
Gentry Kirby
StarringBillie Jean King
Release date
  • January 26, 2026 (2026-01-26)(Sundance)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Give Me the Ball! is a 2026 American documentary film directed by Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff, who also produced it with Dominic Crossley-Holland, Dan Cogan, Chris James, and Gentry Kirby. [1] The film centers on world champion tennis player Billie Jean King. [1] It is set to premiere as a world premiere in the Premieres section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. [1]

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Premise

The documentary uses archival material and interviews to examine Billie Jean King's impact on culture and sports. [1]

Release

Give Me the Ball! is scheduled to premiere as a world premiere in the Premieres section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, which runs January 22 to February 1, 2026. [1] The festival listing states the film is available in person only. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils 97 Projects Selected for the Feature Film and Episodic Program". Sundance Institute. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  2. "Give Me the Ball!". 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 29, 2025.