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WNBA: The Birth of a League

Documentary chronicling the landmark 1997 inaugural season of the Women's National Basketball
Jul 5, 1997 · 45m
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NBC Sports' documentary chronicling the landmark 1997 inaugural season of the Women's National Basketball Association. The film captures the league's inception, early challenges, iconic marketing campaigns, and the legendary players who stepped up to establish the foundation of professional women's basketball.

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CAST

Lisa Leslie
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Rebecca Lobo
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Sheryl Swoopes
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Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
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Nikki McCray
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Teresa Weatherspoon
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Val Ackerman
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David Stern
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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
NBC Sports Films
Country
US

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