
Evening
Series/Themes: Black Excellence
Genre: Documentaries
Film Year: 2021
Locations: USA
Film Length: 95 min.
Languages: English
Director: Rex Miller, Sam Pollard
Featuring: Johnnie Ashe, Stephanie Cookie Carson, Donald Dell.
Citizen Ashe follows legendary African American tennis player, activist, and Virginia native Arthur Ashe as he dominates in a predominantly white sport and creates a trail of activism for racial justice. Narrated by Ashe himself, the film not only gives a glimpse into Ashe’s life but also offers a sociological look into the sport of tennis and the racial trauma surrounding it. Discussion with President and CEO of United Way of Greater Charlottesville, Ravi Respeto, and Marketing Director of United Way of Greater Charlottesville, Price Thomas
Presented by United Way of Greater Charlottesville
6:00 PM
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