Listen "Director Rex Miller on his Arthur Ashe doc (podcast)"
Episode Synopsis
Rex Miller was the co-director of CITIZEN ASHE, a documentary that looks at Richmond native Arthur Ashe. Our discussion covers:
– His first experience with Ashe at age 6
– The inspiration behind the title
– Working with Ashe’s widow
– Bringing on Sam Pollard as co-director
– Shooting scenes in RVA
– The coincidental release of King Richard
LINKS:
The movie on CNN
Miller’s Althea Gibson doc on Amazon Prime
Kevin Wilmott interview on SIFTER
NOTE: The premiere at VMFA Jun 25, which features Miller for Q&A, is sold out for both shows.
– His first experience with Ashe at age 6
– The inspiration behind the title
– Working with Ashe’s widow
– Bringing on Sam Pollard as co-director
– Shooting scenes in RVA
– The coincidental release of King Richard
LINKS:
The movie on CNN
Miller’s Althea Gibson doc on Amazon Prime
Kevin Wilmott interview on SIFTER
NOTE: The premiere at VMFA Jun 25, which features Miller for Q&A, is sold out for both shows.
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