What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (02/07-08/07) CLOSED

Some tennis themed documentaries during Wimbledon fortnight ...

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'Kylie Minogue's Athena Shoot' (2007, Documentary - Robyne Thomas)

A timeline of celebrities, both male and female, who've shot their own parody of the 'Athena Tennis Girl' (1976), a photograph of model Fiona Butler published by Athena that became an enduring pop icon in the sex-crazed U K. 

In the 1990s, pop star Kylie Minogue sent temperatures rising when she created her own parody photos of the 'Athena Tennis Girl'. Unlike other shoots however, including a recent one done by English superstar Amanda Holden, the Australian went all the way and had the pictures published in 'GQ' magazine. Kylie's also been known to sign the main photo for fans. Yowza.

'Lawn Tennis, Leaping Ladies & Cute Frilly Knickers' (2007, Documentary - Robyne Thomas)

A history of ladies' undergarments worn for major tennis events.

Some leading professional tennis players on the ladies circuit used to wear short tennis skirts barely covering ruffled panties which is unthinkable in today's social climate. You can imagine what happened when they bent down at the net or jumped for high balls. This British documentary, directed by a woman, reveals that some players chose to dress this way despite being actively dissuaded by the sport's conservative governing body who sought to protect the game's clean family image. Amazing but true.

'Just Call Me Martina' (2018, Documentary - Peter Small)

A look at the life and career of tennis player Martina Navratilova, a dual citizen of the Czech Republic (Czechia) and the United States of America.

This is an enlightening film about a legendary sportswoman. It's presented by former Grand Slam champion Sue Barker who's joined by Grand Slam winners Billie Jean King, Chris Evert and Pam Shriver.