According to Variety, Serena and her older sister, Venus, are collaborating with Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and the couple’s Westbrook Studios for a sports documentary. The COPA 71 documentary will be about the 1971 Women’s World Cup of Soccer.
The Williams sisters are on board as the film’s executive producers; it will fall under Dogwoof and New Black Films’ production. The documentary will also be executive produced by Westbrook Studios.
“Copa 71’ tells the story of one of the most inspirational and significant moments in women’s sports history,” said Serena Williams in a written statement. “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.”
The project is currently being made, and it will show old footage from the 1971 Women’s World Cup that was just founded. Soccer teams from around the world converged on Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium to play against each other in front of more than 100,000 people. The 1971 Women’s World Cup was the last one until the official FIFA event 20 years later.
Venus Williams stated, “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.”
James Erskine, who made “Billie” and “Sachin: A Billion Dreams,” and Rachel Ramsay are both in charge of the documentary. Victoria Gregory (“Maiden,” “Battle of the Sexes”) will work with Westbrook Studios’ Jannat Gargi (“Summer of Soul”) and Dogwoof’s Anna Godas (“Citizen Ashe”) to make the movie for New Black Films. Alex Holme, on behalf of New Black Films, is one of the executive producers, along with Jon Mone, on behalf of Westbrook Studios, and Isha Price.