Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

“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

Screenplay

Kimberlee Bassford

Status

Released

Release date

12/10/2008

Original language

English