Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

2008

Everyone told her no. So she rewrote the rules.

Documentary

Kimberlee Bassford
56m
October 12, 2008

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: October 12, 2008
Original language: English
Cast: Daniel Inouye,Patsy Mink,Jody Mishan,Pat Schroeder,Dick Gephardt
Director: Kimberlee Bassford
Writer: Kimberlee Bassford
Producer: Marlene Booth,Kimberlee Bassford
Cinematography: Michael Chin
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
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