Using Federer's retirement as a starting and closing point, filmmakers Kapadia (Amy, Diego Maradona) and Sabia celebrate the icon's 24-year career and significance to the sport of tennis. Federer: Twelve Final Days won't appeal to audiences unfamiliar with tennis. But those who are familiar with the sport are also likely to be fans of Federer's.
The legendary player has long been considered not just one of the best, but also one of the most graceful professional players, on court and off. This film reinforces that image. Federer is shown as a loving husband and father, and a player demonstratively attentive to others, from staffers to journalists to fans. The one revelation here might be some of his feelings about other players, and their captured locker-room conversations.
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