30 for 30 - Nine for IX
Nine for IX is the title for a series of documentary films which aired on ESPN, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX. The documentaries were produced by ESPN Films in conjunction with espnW, and were intended to have the same creative, story-driven aspect that ESPN Films' other series, 30 for 30, has, with the series focusing on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jul 02, 2013
- Popularity: 0.6072
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- Networks
- (US)
- Status: Returning Series
In Production
1 seaons till Aug 01, 2014
Last episode: Play A Round With Me
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 16 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Venus Vs. min
Venus Williams is one of tennis' greatest athletes. DuVernay takes a look at a great Williams victory off the court: fighting for financial equality in the earnings given out to male champions versus female champions.
Episode 2Pat XO min
An in-depth look at the legendary University of Tennessee Lady Vols coach, Pat Summitt, from her exceptional career to her new life fighting early-onset Alzheimer's.
Episode 3Let Them Wear Towels60 min
An all-male locker room can be an intimidating environment for a female reporter. See how Betty Cuniberti, Lisa Olson, Melissa Ludtke, Claire Smith, Lesley Visser and Jane Gross fought to be accepted, regardless of gender, and create a harassment-free work environment.
Episode 4No Limits min
An exploration of the life of Audrey Mestre, a world-class freediver, and the events leading up to the dive that ultimately took her life.
Episode 5Swoopes min
Sheryl Swoopes has been labeled as the female Michael Jordan, rivaling his accomplishments with her own. As one of the first high-profile athletes to come out as being gay, she is not the everyday superstar.
