[4][5] During his senior year at USC, McClave gained attention for publishing an op-ed piece in the Los Angeles Times.

[14] Phil Harrison from The Guardian praised the film for being much more than just a story about "two gifted tennis players and their ambitious father," but rather a "fascinating" retelling of the "history of American racism.

"[15] Critics from Variety and the Golden Globes also gave the film a positive review, with the latter commending it for "bringing a fresh perspective and breathing life into its subject in a way that not even King Richard was able to accomplish.

"[16][17] In May 2023, it was announced that Fremantle (company) had acquired the global distribution rights to the film, which was released on various platforms including Sky UK, Network 10, M-Net, and Canal +.

[18][19] In conversation with MovieMaker magazine, McClave shared that he is passionate about "social justice, politics, sports, LGBTQIA+ issues, and shedding light on underrepresented voices and communities".