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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 were the executive producers.

Citizen Ashe
Promotional release poster
Directed by
Produced by
  • Rex Miller
  • Steven Cantor
  • Anna Godas
  • Jamie Schultz
  • Beth Hubbard
  • Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe
Edited by
  • Lewis Rapkin
  • R.A. Fedde
  • Federico Rosenzvit
  • Ben Sozanski
Music byJongnic Bontemps
Production
companies
  • CNN Films
  • Dogwoof
  • Stick Figure Productions
  • Rexpix
  • Get Lifted Film Company
  • Artemis Rising
Distributed by
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • HBO Max
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

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


Synopsis


Featuring never-before-seen footage, stills, interviews, and audio recordings, Citizen Ashe tells the story of tennis champion and political activist, Arthur Ashe, as he rises to prominence after becoming the first African American to win the U.S. Open in 1968. The assassinations of MLK and RFK jumpstart Arthur’s political activism and provide him with a platform for social change.

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 that Miller and Pollard had directed a film revolving around the life of 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] It was also screened at the Camden International Film Festival on September 19, 2021.[4] It had a limited release on December 3, 2021, by Magnolia Pictures.[5]


Awards


Year Award Notes
2022 FOCAL International Awards Nominee - Best Use of Footage in a Cinematic Feature

Nominee - Best Use of Footage in a Sports Production

2022 Black Reel Awards Nominee - Outstanding Documentary

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.
    - "Telluride Film Festival Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  4. "The Camden International Film Festival Announces Its 2021 Hybrid Edition Lineup". Filmmaker. August 23, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
    - "Citizen Ashe". Points North Institute. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  5. Davis, Clayton (October 8, 2021). "Magnolia Pictures Boards Documentary 'Citizen Ashe' for Oscar-Qualifying Theatrical Run". Variety. Retrieved October 8, 2021.





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