Citizen Ashe
A Storyville documentary that tells the story of sports legend and social activist Arthur Ashe, who in 1975 became the first black man to win Wimbledon.
Documentary that tells the little-known story of sports legend Arthur Ashe off the tennis court. Known to most on account of his stellar sports career – he became the first black man to win Wimbledon in 1975 – the film uncovers Ashe’s work as a social activist, a role that embraced the civil rights movement in the US, African Americans and oppressed people throughout the world.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:04Ray Charles
Carry Me Back To Old Virginia
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00:17
The Temptations
I Wish It Would Rain
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00:25
Sam & Dave
I Thank You
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00:28
Clarence Carter
Slip Away
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00:47
Gil Scott‐Heron
Johannesburg
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Rex Miller |
| Director | Sam Pollard |
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