Love Means Zero Explained

Love Means Zero
Director:Jason Kohn
Producer:
  • Amanda Branson Gill
  • Jason Kohn
  • Jill Mazursky
  • Anne White
  • David Styne
Starring:
Music:Jonathan Sadoff
Cinematography:Eduardo Enrique Mayén
Editing:
  • Michael X. Flores
  • Jack Price
Studio:Kilo Films
Distributor:Showtime Documentary Films
Runtime:89 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

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]

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

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

Cast

Awards and nominations

YearFestival CategoryNomineeResult
201713th Camden International Film FestivalHarrell Award – Best Documentary FeatureJason Kohn
25th Hamptons International Film FestivalGolden Starfish Award – Documentary Feature
26th Philadelphia Film FestivalJury Award – Best Documentary Feature
201835th Miami International Film FestivalKnight Documentary Achievement Award – Best Documentary
42nd Cleveland International Film FestivalNesnady and Schwartz Documentary Competition – Best Documentary
7th Annapolis Film FestivalDocumentary Competition – Best Documentary

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Love Means Zero explores 'family drama' between Nick Bollettieri and Andre Agassi. Entertainment Weekly. September 8, 2017.
  2. Web site: 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. Web site: 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. Web site: Love Means Zero Offers a Master Class in Bravado. The Ringer. June 26, 2018.
  5. Web site: Tennis movies aim for a three-set victory at the Toronto International Film Festival. Los Angeles Times. September 11, 2017.
  6. Web site: Showtime to Premiere Documentary Love Means Zero on Legendary Tennis Coach Nick Bollettieri. Broadway World. May 22, 2018.