Citizen Ashe

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Citizen Ashe
Poster featuring a tennis player.
Promotional release poster
Directed by
Produced by
Edited by
  • Lewis Rapkin
  • R.A. Fedde
  • Federico Rosenzvit
  • Ben Sozanski
Music byJongnic Bontemps
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 3, 2021 (2021-09-03) (Telluride)
  • December 3, 2021 (2021-12-03) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Citizen Ashe is an 2021 American-British documentary film directed by Rex Miller and Sam Pollard revolving around the life and career of Arthur Ashe. Alex Gibney and John Legend serve as executive producers.

It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on September 3, 2021. It began a limited release on December 3, 2021, by Magnolia Pictures.

Plot[]

The film follows the life and career of Arthur Ashe. Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, Johnnie Ashe, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Donald Dell, Lenny Simpson and Harry Edwards appear in the film.[1]

Production[]

In July 2021, it was announced Rex Miller and Sam Pollard had directed a film revolving around the life of Arthur Ashe, with CNN Films producing, and HBO Max distributing.[2]

Release[]

It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on September 3, 2021.[3][4] It also screened at the Camden International Film Festival on September 19, 2021.[5][6] It is scheduled to be released in a limited release on December 3, 2021, by Magnolia Pictures.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ "CNN Films and HBO Max Partner to Bring Citizen Ashe to Screens; Film is Produced by Dogwoof, Rexpix and Stick Figure Productions". CNN. July 15, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Ferme, Antonio (July 15, 2021). "CNN Films to Explore Arthur Ashe's Legacy On Tennis And HIV Activism In New Documentary". Variety. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  3. ^ Hammond, Pete (September 1, 2021). "Telluride Film Festival: Will Smith's 'King Richard', Peter Dinklage Musical 'Cyrano', Joaquin Phoenix In 'C'mon C'mon', Ken Branagh's 'Belfast' Set To Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  4. ^ "Telluride Film Festival Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  5. ^ Staff, Filmmaker (August 23, 2021). "The Camden International Film Festival Announces Its 2021 Hybrid Edition Lineup". Filmmaker. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  6. ^ "Citizen Ashe". Points North Institute. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  7. ^ Davis, Clayton (October 8, 2021). "Magnolia Pictures Boards Documentary 'Citizen Ashe' for Oscar-Qualifying Theatrical Run (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 8, 2021.

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