
Duringthe1970's,Dr.RichardRaskinwasarespectedsurgeonandanationallyrankedprofessionaltennisplayer.AYalegraduate,RaskinwasmarriedtoaFordmodelandwithwhomhehadrecentlyhadason.In1976,Raskinunderwentpermanent,life-alteringsurgery.Dr.Raskinwasnolonger-enterDr.ReneeRichards.<br/> TheLifeandTimesofDr.ReneeRichardsisadocumentarythathighlightstheissuesofthemoderntransgenderlifewithDr.Richardsatthecenter.Sincehertimeinthetennisspotlight,shehasbeenahero,villain,rollmodelandallaroundcontroversialfigure.<br/> Withmorethan30hoursshotthedocumentaryisaworkinprogress.TennisgreatsarecomingouttotalkaboutDr.Richardsandwhatshemeanttothegame,includingMartinaNavratilova,JimmyConnors.FootageincludesUSOpentenniscoverage,familymembersincludingRenee'sson,sisterandformerwife.