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Betsy & Irv

Directed by Nicole Noren
United States
2022
16 mins

Betsy Sailor’s story of survival and the unexpected hero, Irv Pankey, who joined her as she confronted a predator, a powerful football program, and the justice system. A true tale of courage and the power of being believed.


Nicole Noren is a director, producer, and journalist for ESPN who has been honored with some of the top journalism and TV awards — including a Peabody Award, five National Emmys, and two Edward R. Murrow Awards. Betsy & Irv is her first film.

Sponsored by University of Miami School of Communication.

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  • Year
    2022
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Nicole Noren
  • Writer
    Tom Junod, Paula Lavigne
  • Cinematographer
    Cody Shimek
  • Editor
    Marlon Hidalgo
  • Genre
    Social Issues, Documentary, Biography
  • Theme
    Directed by Women, Social issues, Short

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