Our For A Change
(1998, 26 minutes)
 

"Homophobia is an important issue that affects all women in athletes regardless of their sexual orientation," states Tennis Champion Chris Evert.

Addressing Homophobia
in Women's Sport

Unlearning Homophobia Special Focus

Out for a Change: Addressing Homophobia in Women's Sports, exposes the devastating emotional impact that homophobia has on all women athletes, regardless of their sexual orientation. This video reveals how the fear of being labeled a lesbian or "dyke" hinders the performance of all female athletes, and even prevents many women from participating in sports at all.

Featuring Stanford's Tara Van Deveer, Martina Navratilova, and Zina Garrison-Jackson, as well as interviews with college student athletes.

 

 

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Awards & Honors

Apple Award
National Educational Media Network

Screening Honoree
Denver Film Festival

Finalist
Sinking Creek Film Celebration

Screening Honoree
San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

Screening Honoree
NCAA Women's National Basketball Coaches' Conference

Screening Honoree
Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art

Screening Honoree
Women's Sports Foundation

 

     
 
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