Jelena Dokic’s harrowing autobiography, “Unbreakable,” is set to be brought to life on the big screen in a powerful documentary film. The film, also titled “Unbreakable,” delves into the depths of Dokic’s tumultuous journey, marked by both triumph and adversity.
Dokic’s autobiography, released in 2017, laid bare the physical and emotional abuse she endured at the hands of her father, Damir Dokic. The film chronicles her upbringing as the daughter of Croatian immigrants in Australia, her rise to tennis stardom, and the dark secrets that haunted her behind closed doors.
The documentary features insights from tennis legends Pam Shriver and Lindsay Davenport, who witnessed Dokic’s struggles firsthand. Journalist Christopher Clarey candidly reflects on the media’s failure to uncover the truth during Dokic’s early career.
“I’m 16 years old here, playing the world No. 1 Martina Hingis,” Dokic narrates in the film’s trailer. “I knew that if I lost, the consequences would be catastrophic.”
Now 41, Dokic has emerged as a beacon of hope for survivors of domestic violence. The documentary captures her emotional comeback to tennis, including her remarkable run to the Australian Open quarterfinals in 2009.
“To be able to tell my story but on screen is so powerful so I can’t wait for that to come out,” Dokic said.
The film, which has been in production for three years, will premiere in Australian theaters in November. It will be released worldwide on streaming platforms in 2025.
