Thirty-five years ago, a landmark law, Title IX, prohibited sex discrimination in federally funded education, including athletics, giving legislative muscle to advocates for girls' teams, better facilities, and higher pay for women's coaches. This legislation revolutionized America's playing fields, politics, society, and culture, setting the stage for a feature-length documentary, In the Game, exploring how and why change occurs in a democracy.
In the Game
A high school soccer team of driven Hispanic girls in Chicago strives to balance their athletic passions with academic aspirations and personal goals.
