Changing Trend?

Will female athletes ever gain an equal footing with their male counterparts, or will sex appeal always override achievement? The question is explored in the Nine for IX film "Branded," but there are recent trends that suggest the answer will soon be a resounding "yes."

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Branded

35 days ago

There is a double standard placed on women in sports -- they have to be the best players on the field and the sexiest off of it. Can female athletes ever gain equal footing with their male counterparts? Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady

The 99ers

40 days ago

With candid, behind-the-scenes footage, "The 99ers" offers a unique look at the U.S. soccer team that changed the face of women's sports, reuniting key players from the squad to examine how the stage has changed since then. Directed by Erin Leyden; Produced by Julie Foudy

Venus VS.

90 days ago

Why was Venus Williams the key catalyst in getting Wimbledon to finally award equal prize money to women players? She was the right player at the right time to lead the charge. Directed by Ava DuVernay » | Download now on iTunes »

Pat XO

77 days ago

This raw, authentic portrait of legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt takes the camera from the filmmakers and places it into the hands of those who know her best. Directed by Lisa Lax/Nancy Stern Winters Produced by Robin Roberts » | Download now on iTunes »

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