CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 0h 56m

Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

Everyone told her no. So she rewrote the rules.

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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.

Directed byKimberlee Bassford

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 56m
Language
EN
Released
October 12, 2008

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PATSY MINK: AHEAD OF THE MAJORITY | Women Make Movies | Trailer

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Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Patsy Mink

Patsy Mink

Self (archive footage)

Jody Mishan

Narrator (voice)

Daniel Inouye

Daniel Inouye

Self

Pat Schroeder

Pat Schroeder

Self

Dick Gephardt

Dick Gephardt

Self (archive footage)

Creative team
Directed by
Kimberlee Bassford
Written by
Kimberlee Bassford
Produced by
Kimberlee Bassford

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