A great women's equality movement

Noemy 2022-03-25 09:01:14

The article originated from the public account [Eat Ji together] Billy Jean King (Sister Stone) was dissatisfied with the different bonuses given to female champions and men at the beginning of the film, and negotiated with Jack Kramer, founder of the US Tennis Association, to no avail. Jack's attitude angered Billy, so Billy quit and formed the Women's Tennis Association with other female players. The views expressed by Jack in the film at the beginning of the film represent the views of most people at that time: men think that women should only be in the kitchen and bedroom, and do not regard them as part of society, everything should be male's rule. There are a lot of insulting remarks against women in the film, which are said in a rightful tone and even broadcast on TV... This kind of discrimination seems unbelievable today, but in that Age is real. Bobby Riggs is an expressive and arrogant person who was kicked out of the house by his wife because he couldn't stop gambling. In order to make a lot of money, he proposed a "sex battle" with Billy. She initially turned down his offer, but as another famous female athlete, Margaret Court, challenged and lost, fuelling the patriarchal arrogance, Billy decided to accept Bobby's challenge. At this time, Billiy's inner expectations and pressures coexisted. She had to win this game and she had to win, otherwise men would be more convinced that women only belong to kitchens and bedrooms, and the day when men and women players would get the same prize money would be far away. This seems like a good medicine for a person who does better under pressure. Billiy was well prepared before the game, and Bobby perfectly interpreted the word underestimation. The results of the match made the men realize that the female tennis players were no worse than the male tennis players, that Billie's hard work for the same prize money paid off, and the women got more for what they paid for, more respect, and the kitchen and A foothold outside the bedroom. As the tailor said to Sister Stone at the end: Times have changed, and it was Billie who changed it. Some day, we will free to be who we are, and love who we love. As a film for women's equality, most of the films about women's path to equality are not feminism, but the pursuit of equality, the change of the times that started in that era. Of course, this is also a film that combines biography, homosexuality, comedy, sports and other themes. From a biographical point of view, it greatly highlights Billy Jean King's role in promoting women's equal rights, and also commemorates this great athlete. From a same-sex point of view, Billy, as a married woman, has a slight affection for Marilyn, which is also another point of interest in the film. A look at a new relationship, a movement can fully and beautifully show the inner drama. I have to say that Sister Stone's acting skills are impeccable. The close-up of the two bodies in the film shows a kind of female beauty, which is very direct sensually. The love between the two people can't help but slowly approach. For Billy's husband Larry, I also have to say very good, and for his wife sleep with another one. Larry dealt with it calmly and rationally and focused on Billie's game, and then encouraged Billie and gave her encouragement and support before the gender war.

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  • Kole 2021-12-29 08:01:03

    Sister Stone playing Billie Jean is still Sister Stone, but Carrell plays Bobby as if he really is Bobby.

  • Tracey 2022-04-20 09:02:05

    "I didn't say I'm better than them, I just deserve the same respect." As a tennis fan for 20 years, I can't remember how many times I heard in the sports news that the four major championships were asked for equal pay by female players, It was a reasonable and common request at the time, but looking at the current state of the world and other sports, it was hard to find behind it. Equal pay is finally here after 40 years, and it all started with the brave Mrs. Kim. The film itself is more than neat, there are many regrets, and there are not enough surprises.

Battle of the Sexes quotes

  • Bobby Riggs: I'm the ladies number one. I'm the champ. Why would I lose?

    Billie Jean King: Because dinosaurs can't play tennis.

  • Cuthbert 'Ted' Tinling: Times change. You should know you just changed them. Someday we will be free to be who we are and love who we love. But now... It's time to join the dance.