Nine for IX

Nine for IX (2013)

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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. The first film, Venus Vs., premiered on July 2, 2013.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E09BrandedAug. 27, 2013
S01E08The '99ersAug. 20, 2013
S01E07RunnerAug. 13, 2013
S01E06The DiplomatAug. 6, 2013
S01E05SwoopesJuli 30, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the Nine for IX premiere?

The Nine for IX premiered on July 2, 2013.

Who was the executive producer of Nine for IX?

Robin Roberts was the executive producer of Nine for IX.

How many episodes were in the Nine for IX series?

There were a total of 9 episodes in the Nine for IX series.

What was the inspiration behind Nine for IX?

Nine for IX was inspired by the 40th anniversary of Title IX.

Who directed the episode 'Let Them Wear Towels'?

Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg directed the episode 'Let Them Wear Towels'.

Which episode of Nine for IX focused on the 1999 US Women's Soccer team?

The episode 'The '99ers' focused on the 1999 US Women's Soccer team.

Which episode of Nine for IX focused on Flora Duffy?

The episode 'The Fastest Woman in the World You Have Never Heard Of' focused on Flora Duffy.

Who was featured in the episode 'Swoopes'?

Sheryl Swoopes was featured in the episode 'Swoopes'.

Which episode of Nine for IX featured a story about Mary Decker and Zola Budd?

The episode 'Runner' featured a story about Mary Decker and Zola Budd.

Which episode of Nine for IX focused on China's gymnastics program?

The episode 'The Diplomat' focused on China's gymnastics program.

Which episode was directed by actress/director Lucy Liu?

The episode 'Kwoon' was directed by actress/director Lucy Liu.

What was the focus of the episode 'Branded'?

The episode 'Branded' focused on the commercialization of female athletes.

Which episode of Nine for IX focused on the struggles of French figure skater Surya Bonaly?

The episode 'The Will to Win' focused on the struggles of French figure skater Surya Bonaly.

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