Tennis legends
Venus Williams and
Serena Williams will
join Westbrook Studios to work as producers on a film again.
The union with the film company was already successful
with the film King Richard in 2021. There the story of the father of the
Williams sisters was represented, and it obtained six Academy Award
nominations, including that of 'Best Picture'. The new film has been provisionally
named 'COPA 71' and will show the 1971 Women's World Cup in Mexico, organized
by the Independent European Women's Football Federation (FIEFF).
Seven-time
Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams commented on the opportunity to be involved
again in a film that deals with women's sport.
“When
I heard about the 1971 Women’s World Cup, I couldn’t believe this incredible
story was erased from our history books. I’m excited to team with my sisters
and Westbrook Studios to help elevate and empower fellow female athletes and
their accomplishments, and to make sure these women have their voices heard
through this inspiring documentary,”
Her sister Serena also weighed in on the Westbrook
partnership, saying she was honored to be a part of the film's production:
“’Copa
71’ tells the story of one of the most inspirational and significant moments in
women’s sports history,” Serena said. “It’s an honor to partner with my sisters
and Westbrook Studios to help bring this magical story to light, which has been
buried for far too long."