Love Means Zero is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Jason Kohn about tennis coach Nick Bollettieri and his troubled relationship with Andre Agassi.[1][2][3][4]

Love Means Zero
Directed byJason Kohn
Produced by
  • Amanda Branson Gill
  • Jason Kohn
  • Jill Mazursky
  • Anne White
  • David Styne
Starring
CinematographyEduardo Enrique Mayén
Edited by
  • Michael X. Flores
  • Jack Price
Music byJonathan Sadoff
Production
company
Kilo Films
Distributed byShowtime Documentary Films
Release dates
  • September 9, 2017 (2017-09-09) (TIFF)
  • June 23, 2018 (2018-06-23) (Television)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2017.[5] It was released on television by Showtime on June 23, 2018.[6]

Synopsis

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Nick Bollettieri coached a generation of tennis champions, but his relentless desire to win cost him the relationship he valued most.

Cast

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Awards and nominations

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Year Festival Category Nominee Result
2017 13th Camden International Film Festival Harrell Award – Best Documentary Feature Jason Kohn Nominated
25th Hamptons International Film Festival Golden Starfish Award – Documentary Feature Nominated
26th Philadelphia Film Festival Jury Award – Best Documentary Feature Nominated
2018 35th Miami International Film Festival Knight Documentary Achievement Award – Best Documentary Nominated
42nd Cleveland International Film Festival Nesnady and Schwartz Documentary Competition – Best Documentary Won
7th Annapolis Film Festival Documentary Competition – Best Documentary Won

References

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  1. ^ "Love Means Zero explores 'family drama' between Nick Bollettieri and Andre Agassi". Entertainment Weekly. September 8, 2017.
  2. ^ "Andre Agassi's troubled relationship with his coach led to a powerful new sports documentary you shouldn't miss". Business Insider. June 22, 2018.
  3. ^ "Love Means Zero, A New Documentary on Legendary Tennis Coach Nick Bollettieri, Asks the Question: How Far Would You Go To Be The Best?". Vogue. June 22, 2018.
  4. ^ "Love Means Zero Offers a Master Class in Bravado". The Ringer. June 26, 2018.
  5. ^ "Tennis movies aim for a three-set victory at the Toronto International Film Festival". Los Angeles Times. September 11, 2017.
  6. ^ "Showtime to Premiere Documentary Love Means Zero on Legendary Tennis Coach Nick Bollettieri". Broadway World. May 22, 2018.
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