Breaking the Huddle: The Remarkable Story of Panther Pat with Eli Manning In Person
6:00 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
Join us at The Paley Museum for a special screening of Panther Pat, the award-winning short documentary telling the remarkable story of Patricia Palinkas, who in 1970 became the first woman to play professional football.
Directed by Ashley Brandon, the film revisits a groundbreaking yet largely forgotten moment in sports history, tracing how a schoolteacher from Florida stepped onto the field for the Orlando Panthers and shattered a gender barrier in America’s game.
Following the screening, two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning will moderate a special conversation exploring Pat’s extraordinary story, the making of the film, and its larger impact on sports and culture. The discussion will examine the barriers Pat faced, the evolution of women’s place in football, and why rediscovering trailblazing stories like hers matters more than ever.
In Person:
Ashley Brandon, Director
Dennis Höhne, Cinematographer & Producer
Mark Mitten, Executive Producer
Suzannah Palinkas, Pat Palinkas's daughter
Stephanie Palinkas, Pat Palinkas's daughter
Moderator:
Eli Manning, Two-Time Super Bowl-Winning Quarterback & Two-Time Super Bowl MVP
Additional panelists to be announced.
Ticket Info
Paley Members enjoy exclusive ticket presale and discounts. Events do sell out, so become a Paley Member now for early access! Members, use your Member ID with dashes as the "Access Key" to unlock your Member discount.
Paley Member Presale for Partner level and above now open.
Paley Supporting, Family, and Individual Member presale opens October 15 at noon ET.
Public sale begins October 16 at noon ET.
Members: $40
General Public: $50
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