John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection (2018)

July 11th, 20181h 35min

Documentary
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Overview

An immersive film essay on tennis legend John McEnroe at the height of his career as the world champion, documenting his strive for perfection, frustrations, and the hardest loss of his career at the 1984 Roland-Garros French Open.


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