PRODUCTION IN THE ARENA: SERENA WILLIAMS
O ne of the all-time tennis career in singles and doubles, ranking number one for 319 weeks and winning a remarkable 23 Grand Slam singles tournaments. It’s no wonder that her achievements attracted ESPN to create a docuseries titled In the Arena: Serena Williams , with eight episodes that plunge the viewer into the legendary athlete’s personal and professional life. Shot by New Jersey native Ayana Baraka, In the Arena blends found footage with interviews in traditional documentary fashion. Preceded by greats, Serena Williams had an outrageously impressive
DOP Ayana Baraka discusses her role on Serena Williams docuseries In the Arena, preserving her legacy as one of sport’s true champions
WORDS Katie Kasperson
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