Nine for IX Shorts
Nine for IX is the title for a series of documentary films which aired on ESPN. The documentaries were produced by ESPN Films in conjunction with espnW, and were intended to have the same creative, story-driven aspect as ESPN Films' other series, 30 for 30, with the series focusing on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers. These are the short films in that series.
Season 1
7 episodes
1. CoachA look at Rutgers women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer, and how she handled on-court pressure and off-court adversity after racial slurs were directed at her players.CC17minJun 18, 2013
2. Love & PayneTracey Stewart offers an intimate, personal, and poignant glimpse of her relationship with her late husband, golfer Payne Stewart.CC13minJun 4, 2014
3. Rowdy Ronda RouseyA look at the life of Ronda Rousey, and how her victory in a 2013 UFC title fight helped her pave the way for women in mixed martial arts.CC14minJul 28, 2014
4. Think NormalHow Debbie McElwain gave her autistic son, Jason, the coaching, strength, and inspiration that led him to a 20-points-in-4-minutes performance in a high school basketball game.CC16minJul 29, 2014
5. Brittney Griner: LifesizeHow Brittney Griner went from celebrated kid to self-reliant adult in her basketball career.CC16minJul 30, 2014
6. Unchartered WatersThe story of America³, which in 1995 raced with an initially all-female crew, the first such team in the history of the America's Cup yachting competition.CC16minJul 31, 2014
7. Play a Round With MeHow Jan Stephenson used sex appeal and charisma to become a star in women's golf, yet tried to prove she was more than just a pretty face.CC11minAug 1, 2014
Nine for IX Shorts
Nine for IX is the title for a series of documentary films which aired on ESPN. The documentaries were produced by ESPN Films in conjunction with espnW, and were intended to have the same creative, story-driven aspect as ESPN Films' other series, 30 for 30, with the series focusing on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers. These are the short films in that series.
