Maria Sharapova: The Point

Maria Sharapova: The Point

2017 · 55 min · ★ 5.5 · Documentary

Yes, Maria Sharapova is one of the greatest to ever play the game of tennis. Yes, she is beautiful, poised and articulate. Yes, her marketability among female athletes is unrivaled. Yes, she was embroiled in a controversy that resulted in suspension. Yet, despite all of this, the real Maria Sharapova is widely unknown. Told in her own words, with a raw intimacy never before revealed, the_point. spans the most pivotal year in Maria Sharapova’s life.

Directed by Lisa Lax

Your Rating

Where to Watch

Rent or Buy

Amazon Video

Cast

Make it a double feature

1h 46m together

Maria Sharapova: The Point

Pat XO

Both from Lisa Lax.

More from Lisa LaxSee all →

SEC StoriedSEC Storied · 2011
SEC Storied
10.02011
SeriesDocumentary
ESPN Films launched the SEC Storied documentary series in September 2011, presenting fans the opportunity to explore the rich athletic history of the Southeastern Conference. From extraordinary athletes and coaches to defining games and moments, the series has featured films that focus on the SEC's recent and more distant past, including one of the most-viewed documentaries in ESPN history.
Emmanuel's GiftEmmanuel's Gift · 2005
Emmanuel's Gift
7.82005
MovieDocumentary
Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, this is the moving and inspiring story of a disabled orphan who overcame poverty and prejudice to become a world hero after he rode a bicycle with one leg across the nation of Ghana.
30 for 3030 for 30 · 2009
30 for 30
7.52009
SeriesDocumentary
30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN
The People vs. Larry FlyntThe People vs. Larry Flynt · 1996
The People vs. Larry Flynt
7.01996
MovieDrama
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
Pat XOPat XO · 2013
Pat XO
6.52013
MovieDocumentary
This documentary profiles the life and career of Pat Summitt, the NCAA's winningest basketball coach, who resigned from her post at the University of Tennessee in 2012 due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
41 on 4141 on 41 · 2015
41 on 41
6.52015
MovieDocumentary
Interviewees discuss the life of former president George H. W. Bush
Nine for IXNine for IX · 2013
Nine for IX
5.72013
SeriesDocumentary
Nine for IX is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX. The documentaries are being produced by ESPN Films in conjunction with espnW, and are intended to have the same creative, story-driven aspect that ESPN Films' other series, 30 for 30, has, with the series focusing on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers. The first film, Venus Vs., premiered on July 2, 2013.
UnmatchedUnmatched · 2010
Unmatched
5.22010
MovieDocumentary
The first time Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova stepped onto a tennis court together, the world scarcely noticed. Only a few hundred spectators saw the pert 18-year-old beat the scrappy 16-year-old Czech in 1973. “I remember that she was fat,” Evert recalled. “She was very emotional on the court, whining if she didn't feel she was playing well. But I remember thinking, if she loses weight, we’re all in trouble.” Said Navratilova, “My goal was for her to remember my name.” Eighty matches later – amid the extraordinary growth of women’s tennis – Evert not only remembered, but became a tried and true friend and confidante, remarkable considering the two appeared to be polar opposites in upbringing, life styles and personal relationships. Through a series of personal conversations, this documentary will tell the story of one of the greatest one-on-one sports rivalries and capture these two extraordinary athletes’ views on tennis and an ever-changing world.
Mighty RuthieMighty Ruthie · 2016
Mighty Ruthie
2.02016
MovieDocumentary
Ruthie Bolton - Olympic gold medalist, former Auburn Tigers basketball player and a victim of domestic violence - shares her powerful story. She has become an activist for women across the world.
BAMA SBBAMA SB · 2024
BAMA SB
2024
MovieDocumentary
Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy had never seen a group like those who joined the Crimson Tide in 2009. They were only freshmen, but their talent was deep, and their hearts seemed to beat in sync. The group was so special, Coach Murphy predicted they’d win a national championship – something he had yet to accomplish despite reaching the NCAA Women’s College World Series seven times. Would Alabama become the first school from the Southeastern Conference to win a national title in softball? Would the SEC’s newest sports team find victory in a landscape dominated by the West Coast? “BAMA SB” is a story about the power of friendship, grit, and selflessness.
CATCH98CATCH98 · 2022
CATCH98
2022
MovieDocumentary
The story of Tamika Catchings and the 1997-98 Tennessee Lady Vols - unequivocally the best in the country at the time.
Coach BernieCoach Bernie · 2015
Coach Bernie
2015
Movie
When Rick Pitino was hired to coach the Kentucky basketball team in 1989, the once-proud program was reeling from NCAA probation and the loss of scholarships. He needed to shake things up and give the players who stayed a fresh perspective. To help achieve this, in 1990 he hired Bernadette Locke, only the second female assistant coach in Division I men’s basketball history.
Sisters of '96: The 1996 Women's Olympic Soccer TeamSisters of '96: The 1996 Women's Olympic Soccer Team · 2021
Sisters of '96: The 1996 Women's Olympic Soccer Team
2021
MovieDocumentary
This hour-long special reunites soccer stars Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Briana Scurry, and Tisha Venturini on the field they took home the gold to watch the match together for the first time and recount their victory and the legacy of the team.
Once Upon a ComebackOnce Upon a Comeback · 2021
Once Upon a Comeback
2021
MovieDocumentary
Dara Torres pushed boundaries for both her gender and age, breaking records and forging new paths for women. However, underneath the success was a relentless mounting pressure to look a certain way.

More Like This

Couldn't load this row right now.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter