Summary Sports is supposed to be the ultimate level playing field, but in the media and on Madison Avenue, sometimes looks matter more than accomplishments. This film explores the double standard placed on female athletes to be the best players on the field and the sexiest off of it. Through stories of the women who have faced and tackled this question including Mary Lou Retton, Chris Evert, Lolo Jones, and Gabby Reece, "Branded" explores the question: can women's sports ever gain an equal footing with their male counterparts or will sex appeal always override achievement?
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Brandi Chastain Ann Meyers Van Chancellor Mary Decker Slaney
Genres : Sport Documentary
Release date : Aug 26, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official Twitter
Language : English
Production companies : ESPN Films
Summary Sports is supposed to be the ultimate level playing field, but in the media and on Madison Avenue, sometimes looks matter more than accomplishments. This film explores the double standard placed on female athletes to be the best players on the field and the sexiest off of it. Through stories of the women who have faced and tackled this question including Mary Lou Retton, Chris Evert, Lolo Jones, and Gabby Reece, "Branded" explores the question: can women's sports ever gain an equal footing with their male counterparts or will sex appeal always override achievement?
Genres : Sport Documentary
Release date : Aug 26, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official Twitter
Language : English
Production companies : ESPN Films
