Citizen Ashe

Citizen Ashe
Citizen Ashe
	Promotional release poster
Directed by	Rex Miller; Sam Pollard;
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 by	Jongnic 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 (Telluride); December 3, 2021 (United States);
Running time	95 minutes
Countries	United States; United Kingdom;
Language	English

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.

Synopsis

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

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

External links

Citizen Ashe at IMDb

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[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.