# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DOCTOBER FEST FILM: "Give Me The Ball!"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 04:35 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:20 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: "GIVE ME THE BALL”:  Few athletes have transformed their sport, and the culture around it, as profoundly as Billie Jean King. Give Me the Ball! traces the extraordinary life of the tennis champion, activist, and cultural trailblazer whose relentless fight for equality helped reshape professional sports and expand opportunities for generations of women. 

Drawing on rare archival footage and candid interviews with King, along with reflections from figures including Serena Williams and Elton John, directors Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff look beyond the headlines and historic victories to reveal the complex person behind the icon. From founding women’s professional tennis and taking on the spectacle of the “Battle of the Sexes” to navigating the pressures of fame, hidden relationships, eating disorders, and public scrutiny, King repeatedly placed the struggle for justice ahead of her own comfort. 

Told with the same intelligence, charisma, and determination that defined its subject, Give Me the Ball! is an inspiring and deeply human portrait of a woman whose impact extends far beyond the tennis court. Electrifying, emotional, and fiercely relevant, the film reminds us how much can change when one person refuses to accept the status quo.

"Give Me The Ball" plays at 3:45 PM Saturday, October 10, and at 1:30 Saturday, October 24 at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St.). 
 
PRESENTED BY CASCADIA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellingham/doctober-fest-film-give-me-the-ball/200030776705324
- **Event Categories**: sports, entertainment, festivals, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bellingham
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pickford Film Center
- **lat**: 48.75159
- **long**: -122.4802
- **full address**: Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4322, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DOCTOBER FEST FILM: "Give Me The Ball!" being held?
  - **A:** DOCTOBER FEST FILM: "Give Me The Ball!" takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 04:35 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:20 pm at Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4322, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DOCTOBER FEST FILM: "Give Me The Ball!"?
  - **A:** DOCTOBER FEST FILM: "Give Me The Ball!" is organized by Cascadia International Women's Film Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DOCTOBER FEST FILM: "Give Me The Ball!" is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If DOCTOBER FEST FILM: "Give Me The Ball!" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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