![]() ![]() These dynamic women and their league have accomplished so much both on the court and off, and yet as they acknowledge, much remains to be done. ![]() Today’s stars, such as Betnijah Laney, Sabrina Ionescu and Didi Richards, offer striking parallels, fighting for social justice while still dazzling the world with their skill and athleticism. In the beginning, icons like Teresa Weatherspoon, Rebecca Lobo, Sue Wicks and Kym Hampton had to fight for the WNBA’s very right to exist while also delivering electric performances on court. Moving between present-day action on court and the many dramatic struggles across the WNBA’s quarter century history, UNFINISHED BUSINESS is a joyful and moving exploration of the league’s relentless push towards equality in elite sport. The New York Liberty began it all back in 1997, playing the first game in the new league, and in 2021 they again made history, playing their entire season for the first time at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Now is a defining moment for the WNBA as it shifts from fledgling league to thriving enterprise in a world that is finally embracing its greatness. ![]()
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