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Groundbreakers

Celebrate 50 years of female excellence in sports through the eyes of athletes who changed the system. Hosted by sports icon and champion of equality Billie Jean King, the film weaves together eight athletes’ discussions of how their own struggles and achievements shaped women’s sports. Features Naomi Osaka, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Chloe Kim, Nancy Lieberman, Suni Lee, Julie Foudy and Diana Flores.
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Schedule

  • Groundbreakers: TVSS: Iconic

    Groundbreakers

    Sunday
    Mar 8

    2 Hours

    Billie Jean King and female sports figures from different generations talk about their careers and the advancements of women in sports and society.
  • Groundbreakers: TVSS: Iconic

    Groundbreakers

    Monday
    Mar 9

    2 Hours

    Billie Jean King and female sports figures from different generations talk about their careers and the advancements of women in sports and society.
  • Groundbreakers: TVSS: Iconic

    Groundbreakers

    Monday
    Mar 9

    2 Hours

    Billie Jean King and female sports figures from different generations talk about their careers and the advancements of women in sports and society.

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