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Second Serve

A talented tennis player, Renee Richards, navigates a difficult career in 1976 following the revelation of her gender identity as a transgender woman. The film starts in 1964, showcasing Richard Radley, a respected New York doctor with a bright future ahead.

Factual drama about tennis star Renee Richards, whose athletic career was threatened when her gender identity was questioned in 1976. The story unfolds through flashbacks, introducing Richard Radley, a well-respected New York doctor living a seemingly perfect life. However, Radley harbors a secret: a fascination with women's clothing and a desire to explore his female side. As he struggles to reconcile his dual identities, Radley's psychiatrist mother sends him to a colleague who diagnoses him with gender confusion, which can allegedly be "cured." After a failed marriage and fatherhood, Radley embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately transitioning into Renee Richards and starting anew in California.

Info about Second Serve

Studio(s): Lorimar Telepictures

Originally Released: United States, Jan 01, 1986

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Drama, Sport