Training Rules

The homophobic policies of some women’s collegiate sports programs have created a culture of harassment and intolerance that have stalled the careers of lesbian athletes. Oscar-nominated director Mosbacher (Straight from the Heart) and codirector Yacker’s documentary focuses on the lawsuit against Penn State University and women’s basketball coach Rene Portland, who had three strict rules during her 26-year tenure—no drinking, no drugs, and no lesbians. A post-screening discussion follows. 2009, video, 60 minutes.

A post screening discussion will be led by Dr. Mary Jo Kane. Kane is the Director of and a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and the director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota.