Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Nine for IX Shorts Episode Guide

ESPN Films and espnW will launch a new short documentary series, Nine for IX Shorts, this July. One short film will premiere per day beginning Monday, July 28, through Friday, August 1.

A preview of the series, titled “Love & Payne” and directed by ESPN’s Hannah Storm, debuted June 4, 2014 on espnW.com. The film takes a look at the legacy of golfer Payne Stewart through the eyes of his widow, Tracey.

1. Love & Payne directed by Hannah Storm, espnW Premiere: Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Through memories, family videos, personal photos, Tracey Stewart (Payne’s widow) will give audiences a glimpse at the story of a once in a lifetime love, a shattering loss, and the legacy of a man who, in the final year of his life, achieved his greatest professional fulfillment and personal peace. Payne Stewart’s voice will appear through archival materials, but ultimately Tracey will trace their story from that first fateful meeting, to Payne’s transformative years, to his tragic death, and ultimately his legacy as a father, champion and husband. It will be a personal, poignant, rare look at Payne Stewart and the powerful connection behind his success as a golfer and a man.
2. Rowdy Ronda Rousey directed by the Mundo Sisters, espnW Premiere: Monday, July 28, 2014
On February 23, 2013, Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey made history by becoming UFC’s first female Bantam Weight Champion. After beating her opponent Liz Carmouche with her signature armbar, Rousey also became the #1 female MMA fighter in the world. The film will take an inside look at this record breaking fight and how Rousey is paving the way for women in the sport. We’ll learn about Rousey’s rough childhood and how it shaped her fighting career. The film will also explore the extreme physical challenges and emotional strength behind becoming the world’s greatest female fighter.
3. Think Normal directed by Nikki Reed, espnW Premiere: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Jason McElwain’s 20 points in four minutes inspired sports fans around the world and fine-tuned the conversation surrounding people diagnosed with autism. But it was the perseverance and undeterred support of Jason’s mother, Debbie, who coached her son and provided him with the strength and confidence to step onto his high school basketball court and hit six 3-pointers, and one 2-pointer in four minutes of play. Featuring heartfelt interviews from Jason, his mother Debbie and his brother Josh, “Think Normal” is a look at what a mother sacrificed for her sons.
4. Brittney Griner: Lifesize directed by Melissa Johnson, espnW Premiere: Wednesday, July 30, 2014
This is a rite of passage story following Brittney’s inaugural season with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls. Director Melissa Johnson will collaborate with espnW’s Kate Fagan to chronicle not only Brittney’s transformation from amateur to professional but also from a celebrated kid with unlimited potential to a self-reliant adult with a deep inner capacity to make her championship dreams a reality. Blazing with authenticity, humor and irreverence, this story about the courage it takes to become everything that’s you — in the biggest, boldest way imaginable — is certain to delight and inspire.
5. Uncharted Waters directed by Tina Carbone, espnW Premiere: Thursday, July 31,2014
In 1995, Bill Koch put together the first ever all-women America’s Cup team. Made up of top female athletes from across the country, the team made history onboard America3 and inspired fans across the country. But the team morale faltered after a series of changes were made including a new boat they weren’t use to, the replacement of a female team member with a male, and a last-minute rule change that allowed three teams to make it to the finals instead of two. In the last race of the Defender Series, the Mighty Mary lost their lead and rival Stars & Stripes beat them to the finish line.
6. Play A Round With Me directed by Jessica Wolfson, espnW Premiere: Friday, August 1, 2014
In the 1980’s, Jan Stephenson became professional golf¹s first tabloid star, shaking up the game with her sex appeal and charismatic self-promotion. Amid intense media attention, Stephenson’s colorful and controversial life off the course often overshadowed her fierce determination to win championships. This film follows a tense year where, against all odds, Jan Stephenson tried to prove she was more just a pretty face.
http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2014/06/espn-films-and-espnw-announce-nine-for-ix-shorts-documentary-series/

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