A Hero for Daisy

Thematic Leadership Through a Gender Lens Curated by Chris Hegedus and Marie Wilson

A film about two-time Olympian Chris Ernst, who galvanized her rowing team to storm the Yale athletic director’s office in 1976 to protest the lack of locker-room facilities for the women. She was a leader in the fight over Title IX which opened up equal opportunities for women in all areas of college sports.

Director

Mary Mazzio

Producer

Mary Mazzio

Release Year

1999

Festival Year

2003

Country

United States

Run Time

40 minutes