Nine for IX
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Roberts, Robin, 1960- television producer.
Rosenthal, Jane, 1956- television producer.
DuVernay, Ava film director.
Lax, Lisa, film director.
Winters, Nancy Stern, film director.
Published
Owensboro, KY : Team Marketing, 2013.
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Published
Owensboro, KY : Team Marketing, 2013.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 525 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
825452510781

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General Note
Originally broadcast on television by ESPN as individual documentary specials in 2013 as part of the series Nine for IX, which celebrated the 40th anniversary of Title IX.
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Each film includes its own set of bonus features, including director's statements and additional and/or extended interviews. Set also includes a bonus disc with the Nine for IX short Coach and the SEC Storied film Abby Head On.
Participants/Performers
Films include interviews and footage of women athletes including: Venus Williams, Pat Summitt, Audrey Mestre, Tanya Streeter, Sheryl Swoopes, Katarina Witt, Mary Decker and the 1999 U.S. World Cut women's soccer team.
Description
Features nine documentary films about women in sports, directed by an extraordinarily diverse group of female filmmakers. Executive produced by Jane Rosenthal and Robin Roberts, these critically-acclaimed films celebrate the 40th anniversary of Title IX and highlight the achievements and challenges of women in sports. The films include a highlight of Pat Summitt's remarkable story, Venus Williams' fight for equal pay and the 1999 US Women's World Cup team, among others. An inspirational collection of remarkable and moving films, Nine for IX is certain to appeal to all sports film fans.
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Venus vs: Venus Williams' fight for equal pay for women at one of the world's most prestigious tennis tournaments.
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Pat XO: A raw authentic portrait of Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in the history of NCAA basketball told through the eyes of those who know her best.
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Let them wear towels: An examination of the obstacles that faced women sports journalists as they fought to gain equal access to the "boys club" of the locker room.
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No limits: A look at the sport of free diving and Audrey Mestre's fateful attempt to beat Tanya Streeter's world record.
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Swoopes: Sheryl Swoopes has often been labeled as the female Michael Jordan. But as one of the first openly day professional athletes, a mother and four-time consecutive world champion, she's actually far more interesting.
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The diplomat: The story of figure skater Katarina Witt, two-time Olympic gold medalist and reluctant pawn of the Cold War.
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Runner: The stunning collision that defined the one thing missing in the otherwise brilliant career of distance runner Mary Decker.
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The 99ers: An insider account of the 1999 U.S. World Cup soccer team that broke new ground for women's sports.
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Branded: A thought-provoking exploration of the double standard placed on women athletes to be the best players on the field and the sexiest off them.
Target Audience
[Not rated]
System Details
DVD, region 1.
Language
In English; [closed-captioned].
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DVD

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Roberts, R., Rosenthal, J., DuVernay, A., Lax, L., Winters, N. S., Sundberg, A., Stern, R., Ellwood, A., Storm, H., Arnold, J. (. d., Kheshgi, S., Lynch, S., Leyden, E., Foudy, J., Ewing, H. E., Grady, R., Kargman, B., Williams, V., Summitt, P. H., Mestre, A., Swoopes, S., Witt, K., & Decker, M. (2013). Nine for IX . Team Marketing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robin Roberts et al.. 2013. Nine for IX. Team Marketing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robin Roberts et al.. Nine for IX Team Marketing, 2013.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Roberts, Robin, et al. Nine for IX Team Marketing, 2013.

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