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Independent Lens (1999)
Season 22 • Episode 5 • A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem
Independent Lens Season 22, Episode 5: A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem
A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem sheds light on the continued fight to end the gender pay gap prevalent throughout the National Football League, chronicling the journeys of cheerleaders from the Raiders and the Bills, each of whom put their careers on the line to take legal action and fight for fair pay. Watch Independent Lens Season 22, Episode 5 A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Independent Lens Season 22, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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