She Got Game


1h 18m 2003

Brief Synopsis

Follows the journey of professional tennis player Sonya Jeyaseelan, ranked #47 in the world. She struggles daily to overcome injuries, end an interminable losing streak and confront a past that has robbed her of a normal childhood, a decent education and a nurturing family life. As many of her fello

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2003
Production Company
Canadian Film Or Video Production Tax Credit; Sodec; TTlTfilm Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 18m

Synopsis

Follows the journey of professional tennis player Sonya Jeyaseelan, ranked #47 in the world. She struggles daily to overcome injuries, end an interminable losing streak and confront a past that has robbed her of a normal childhood, a decent education and a nurturing family life. As many of her fellow players and old tennis academy friends including Anna Kournikova, Jennifer Capriati and Amelie Mauresmo move up the rankings, Jeyaseelan must wage a battle with herself that might be more formidable than any opponent she's ever faced.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2003
Production Company
Canadian Film Or Video Production Tax Credit; Sodec; TTlTfilm Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 18m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2003

Released in United States June 2003

Released in United States November 2003

Shown at SILVERDOCS:AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival (Inside Sports) June 18-22, 2003.

Released in United States 2003

Released in United States June 2003 (Shown at SILVERDOCS:AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival (Inside Sports) June 18-22, 2003.)

Released in United States November 2003 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (International Documentary Competition) November 6-16, 2003.)