
“Everyone told her no. So she rewrote the rules.”
In 1965, Patsy Takemoto Mink became the first woman of color in the United States Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the US presidency and was the driving force behind Title IX, the landmark legislation that transformed women’s opportunities in higher education and athletics.
Director
Kimberlee Bassford
Writers
Kimberlee Bassford
Release Date
October 12, 2008
Runtime
0h 56m
Status
Released
Original Language
en