WNBA: The Birth of a League(1997)
Documentary chronicling the landmark 1997 inaugural season of the Women's National Basketball
WNBA: The Birth of a League Synopsis
NBC Sports' documentary chronicling the landmark 1997 inaugural season of the Women's National Basketball Association. The film captures the league's inception, early challenges, iconic marketing campaigns, and the legendary players who stepped up to establish the foundation of professional women's basketball.
WNBA: The Birth of a League (1997) is a documentary film, released on July 5, 1997 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo, Sheryl Swoopes and Cynthia Cooper-Dyke.
- Production:
- NBC Sports Films
- Status:
- Released
WNBA: The Birth of a League Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie
as Self
- Rebecca Lobo
Rebecca Lobo
as Self
Sheryl Swoopes
as Self
- Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
as Self
- Nikki McCray
Nikki McCray
as Self
- Teresa Weatherspoon
Teresa Weatherspoon
as Self
- Val Ackerman
Val Ackerman
as Self
- David Stern
David Stern
as Self
- Hannah Storm
Hannah Storm
as Self
- Mike Taibbi
Mike Taibbi
as Self
Magic Johnson
as Self
Arsenio Hall
as Self
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WNBA: The Birth of a League – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in WNBA: The Birth of a League?
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The main cast of WNBA: The Birth of a League (1997) includes Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo, Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and Nikki McCray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was WNBA: The Birth of a League released?
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WNBA: The Birth of a League was released on July 5, 1997 and runs for 45m.