Ashes (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Ashes is a documentary film directed by Steve McQueen, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Ashes (2002-2015) a double video projection, tells the story of a young Caribbean man known by this name. In 2002 while shooting Caribs' Leap in Grenada, McQueen met and filmed a young man called Ashes, but the footage was not used. Many years later he learned that Ashes had been killed. McQueen decided to create a tribute to him, combining old and new footage. On one side of the screen, Ashes is full of life, his boat moving towards a seemingly unending horizon. The other side shows his tomb being constructed and the etching of a memorial plaque for his grave. Over the soundtrack, two local men tell the story of Ashes's untimely death.
Who’s in it. Ashes stars Ashes as Himself.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ashes page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ashes (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ashes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ashes?
- Ashes stars Ashes.
- When was Ashes released?
- Ashes was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.