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All-American: Venus & Serena

Witness Docs presents All-American, a series that zeroes in on sports icons to find out what their stories can tell us about America itself. Season 1 focused on the many chapters of world-famous golfer Tiger Woods: a phenom’s rise, a shocking fall from grace, and debatably the greatest sports comeback of all time. Host and producers Jordan Bell and journalist Albert Chen revisit Tiger’s journey to find out what the media got right, and what it didn’t. Season 2 focuses on Venus and Serena Williams. Hosted by veteran journalist Cecil Harris, the story reveals ugly truths about how America often scorns and resists Black excellence. Hear more great stories about complicated people from Witness Docs at witnesspodcasts.com

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Venus & Serena | E1 America's Sweethearts Jul 13, 2022

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The All-American team meets for the first time at the 2021 US Open. The only people missing? The Williams sisters. Both Venus and Serena sit out because of injuries but the team uncovers their effect on the tournament anyway. Plus, host Cecil Harris takes a trip down memory lane with The Hollywood Reporter's Nekesa Mumbi Moody. They revisit the 2002 US Open and the crowd's ambivalence towards the Williams sisters.

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Introducing All-American S2: Venus & Serena Jun 29, 2022

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While Venus and Serena Williams are revered today, twenty years ago they were both being booed. On All-American: Venus & Serena, host Cecil Harris, a veteran sports reporter who has covered the Williams sisters for nearly their entire careers, revisits the jaw-dropping moments that have defined their time in the spotlight, through interviews with retired tennis players, fans, journalists, and their former coach, Rick Macci. Through their story, All-American: Venus & Serena reveals ugly truths about how America often ignores, scorns, and resists Black excellence -- until it becomes undeniable. The new season officially starts July 13.

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Introducing TORCHED Feb 18, 2022

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On this episode of TORCHED, Molly Bloom revisits the 1972 Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game, set against a bitter Cold War backdrop To this day, the U.S. team has refused to accept their silver medals because of what went down on the court with the Soviet Union. Was it simply controversy… or could it have been conspiracy?

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BONUS: Tiger and the 2020 Masters Nov 19, 2020

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Tiger didn't get to keep his title at this year's Masters tournament, but his performance did leave a lot to talk about. Jordan and Albert speak with professional golfer Bo Van Pelt about the unusual major and what's next for Tiger.

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Tiger Woods | E10 Hindsight in 2020 Nov 12, 2020

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2020 changed everything. For Tiger, the world— and this show. Jordan and Albert revisit their thoughts on Tiger and his legacy, see what he's been up to since his comeback, and consider what he might do next.

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Tiger Woods | E9 Return to Glory Nov 05, 2020

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After years of struggling with injuries and a marred public image, Tiger returns to golf's biggest event. Not only does he shock the world with his 2019 Masters performance— he rewrites his own story.

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Tiger Woods | E8 The Lost Years Oct 22, 2020

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After months of silence, Tiger finally confronts the error of his ways. In the years that followed, Tiger's life was dominated by loss after loss— and people started to write him off.

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Tiger Woods | E7 The Crash Oct 15, 2020

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Over Thanksgiving weekend 2009, Tiger Woods crashed his Escalade into a tree. In the tabloid drama that followed, Tiger's picture-perfect image was shattered, too.

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Tiger Woods | E6 Family Matters Oct 08, 2020

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After marrying Elin Nordegren in 2004, Tiger Woods took on a new identity: family man. Not long after, he faced a devastating loss. Was the foundation he'd built his life and career on beginning to crack?

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Tiger Woods | E5 The Greatest Sep 24, 2020

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In the early 2000s Tiger was at the height of his career-- he seemed completely unstoppable. How did Tiger navigate being the best in the business? He learned from another great, Michael Jordan.

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