Rise of the Wahine
"Champions of Title IX"
Originally released in 2014. Rise of the Wahine is a documentary film. directed by Dean Kaneshiro.
Starring Sarah Wayne Callies, Donnis Thompson, and Patsy Mink
Synopsis
In the years following the Civil Rights movement and the passage of Title IX in 1972, Dr. Donnis Thompson (a headstrong African-American female coach), Patsy Mink (the first Asian-American U.S. congresswoman), and Beth McLachlin (the team captain of a rag-tag female volleyball team), battled discrimination from the halls of Washington D.C. to the dusty volleyball courts of the University of Hawaii, fighting for the rights of young women to play sports.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Earth Suit Media
- Angel & Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise of the Wahine about?
In the years following the Civil Rights movement and the passage of Title IX in 1972, Dr. Donnis Thompson (a headstrong African-American female coach), Patsy Mink (the first Asian-American U.S. con...
Who directed Rise of the Wahine?
Rise of the Wahine was directed by Dean Kaneshiro.
How long is Rise of the Wahine?
Rise of the Wahine has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Rise of the Wahine released?
Rise of the Wahine was released on November 9, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rise of the Wahine?
The main cast of Rise of the Wahine includes Sarah Wayne Callies, Donnis Thompson, Patsy Mink, Beth McLachlin, Dave Shoji.