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Citizen Ashe: Special film screening

  • Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center 5595 Grand Drive in Forest Park St. Louis, Mo 63112 (map)

Join Forest Park Forever and Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center in Forest Park for a very special and FREE screening of CNN Films' CITIZEN ASHE — a feature length documentary that explores the enduring legacy of tennis legend and humanitarian Arthur Ashe.

After the screening at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitorand Education Center, attendees will head to the Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center to have teaching pros from STL City Tennis conduct a junior tennis clinic for the kids.

There will be snacks/refreshments and vital discussions on the connection Arthur Ashe had to St. Louis and the role the city played in Ashe becoming the man, tennis player, and activist he was to the world.

This film is appropriate for all ages - bring your family/friends! Be sure to register here: bit.ly/CitizenAshe-STL-Screening

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