Itzhak Perlman: American Masters

Althea

Season 29, Episode 1 of 2

Discover the story of Althea Gibson, who emerged as the unlikely queen of the segregated tennis world of the 1950s. She was the first African American to play and win Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals. Features Billie Jean King and David Dinkins.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
9/4/2015
8 p.m.
9/6/2015
2 a.m.
9/19/2015
2 p.m.
2/13/2022
3:32 p.m.
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