This fall, Roku‘s “Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete” will take viewers behind the scenes of the WNBA to explore how some of the greatest players balance the demands of the game with motherhood, Variety has learned.
In this intimate documentary, which is the newest installment in Roku Originals’ “Gamechangers” anthology series, WNBA stars Sheryl Swoopes, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Bria Hartley, Natalie Achonwa and Allison Feaster will give audiences an unprecedented look at the unique challenges of timing pregnancies around basketball season, maintaining contracts and returning to All-Star form after giving birth.
“I’ve spent my life competing at the highest level, but one of the most meaningful roles I’ve ever had is being a mother,” said Swoopes, Hall of Famer, Olympic Gold Medalist and WNBA Pioneer. “For a long time, that part of our stories wasn’t talked about. I’m proud to be part of a documentary that gives women the space to share those experiences honestly, and I hope people come away with a deeper appreciation for everything these athletes balance.”
“As a mother, I was drawn to how rarely we see this side of athletes’ lives portrayed with depth and nuance,” said Christine Turner, Director, “Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete.” “These women open up about personal moments most of us never see—the fear, the doubt and the expectations they face when taking on two demanding roles at once. My hope is that viewers leave with a fuller picture of what it means to be a mother and a hooper and to be a working mom, period.”
