Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority (2008)

Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

2008

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Kimberlee Bassford

Cast

Daniel Inouye as Self

Dick Gephardt as Self (archive footage)

Jody Mishan as Narrator (voice)

Pat Schroeder as Self

Patsy Mink as Self (archive footage)

Crew

Robin Lung (Associate Producer)

Michael Chin (Director of Photography)