Patsy Takemoto Mink made headline news in 1965 when she became the first woman of color to serve in the U.S. Congress. An outspoken liberal, Mink stood out for her opposition to the Vietnam War and her fierce advocacy for equality and justice in America. Award-winning filmmaker Kimberlee Bassford chronicles the fascinating life of this pioneering politician who co-authored Title IX, the 1972 landmark legislation prohibiting sex discrimination in schools, whether in education or athletics.

Mink was never afraid to speak her mind, even when starting out in politics in the late '50s in Hawai'i. Her political colleagues called her aggressive, cantankerous and difficult to work with: great praise for any strong-willed, determined woman. Riveting archival footage shows Mink as a passionate and articulate supporter of issues affecting poor people, women and children. A tough woman of conviction and integrity, Mink was truly larger than life.

In Person: Kimberlee Bassford