WNBA: The Birth of a League
“Documentary chronicling the landmark 1997 inaugural season of the Women's National Basketball”
Synopsis
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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Explore Star Directory →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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Hannah Storm
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Mike Taibbi
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Magic Johnson
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Nancy Darsch
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Nancy Lieberman
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Rhonda Mapp
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Rosie O'Donnell
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Ernie Grunfeld
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Jeff Van Gundy
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Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- WNBA: The Birth of a League
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- NBC Sports Films
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What is WNBA: The Birth of a League about?
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.
Who directed WNBA: The Birth of a League?
WNBA: The Birth of a League was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in WNBA: The Birth of a League?
The principal cast of WNBA: The Birth of a League includes Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo, Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, Nikki McCray.
When was WNBA: The Birth of a League released and how long is it?
WNBA: The Birth of a League was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 45m.