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Arthur Ashe citizen of the world
"Arthur Ashe was a humanitarian who fought for civil rights here and abroad (South Africa), AIDS, the inner city youth and urban health care. This hour film looks at Ashe's accomplishments and his riveting story, from Richmond, Virginia, as he battled the segregated south in the 50's, until his death."--1994 Peabody Awards form. Using archival footage, photographs, and interviews, this program looks at the life and accomplishments of tennis great Arthur Ashe. The program includes: footage of interviews with Ashe, Douglas Wilder, and John McEnroe; excerpts of speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela; discussions about his mentor, Dr. R.W. Johnson and discrimination in sports; and footage of race violence, KKK rallies, protest marches, tennis matches of Ashe and of McEnroe, Ashe's trips to South Africa, black social conditions in South Africa, Ashe's press conference announcing he has AIDS, and scenes from his funeral. Also includes a poem about Ashe written and read by Maya Angelou.
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- ""Arthur Ashe was a humanitarian who fought for civil rights here and abroad (South Africa), AIDS, the inner city youth and urban health care. This hour film looks at Ashe's accomplishments and his riveting story, from Richmond, Virginia, as he battled the segregated south in the 50's, until his death."--1994 Peabody Awards form. Using archival footage, photographs, and interviews, this program looks at the life and accomplishments of tennis great Arthur Ashe. The program includes: footage of interviews with Ashe, Douglas Wilder, and John McEnroe; excerpts of speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela; discussions about his mentor, Dr. R.W. Johnson and discrimination in sports; and footage of race violence, KKK rallies, protest marches, tennis matches of Ashe and of McEnroe, Ashe's trips to South Africa, black social conditions in South Africa, Ashe's press conference announcing he has AIDS, and scenes from his funeral. Also includes a poem about Ashe written and read by Maya Angelou."@en
- "Not only was Arthur Ashe a renowned tennis star, he was also a devoted advocate for human rights and used the power of his position to become a crusader for civil rights, anti-apartheid, and an advocate for people with AIDS. This is the story of the legendary Arthur Ashe."@en
- "Presents the life and career of tennis great Arthur Ashe. Known for his sports skill, he was also a champion of civil rights and equality, such as his notable part in calling attention to South Africa's system of apartheid."@en
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- "Arthur Ashe citizen of the world"@en