Robin Roberts' documentary on Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt to premiere on Hulu Robin Roberts, a co-anchor for "Good Morning America," announced the release of a documentary chronicling the life of legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt. The film, titled "Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story," will debut on Hulu on March 25, with additional airings on ESPN2 and ESPN on March 29 and April 5. Roberts, who has long been a close friend of Summitt, will serve as the documentary’s executive producer. Summitt, who coached the University of Tennessee Lady Vols from 1974 to 2012, amassed an impressive career, including 1,098 wins and seven national championships. Her relationship with Roberts began in 1987, when Summitt secured her first national title with the Lady Vols. At the time, Roberts was a sports anchor in Nashville, and the two quickly became collaborators in their respective fields. Over the years, their bond deepened as Summitt continued to dominate the sport, while Roberts rose to prominence in broadcasting. The documentary will highlight Summitt’s remarkable journey, including her battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which was diagnosed in 2011, and her passing in 2016 at age 64. Tyler Summitt, Pat’s son, expressed his gratitude for Roberts’ role in bringing his mother’s story to life. “As I was growing up, Robin was like a family member,” Tyler told Knox News. “There’s nobody better to tell my mom’s story than Robin Roberts. I’m grateful to her for making this happen and her commitment to honoring my mom’s legacy.” Roberts has been a significant presence in Tyler’s life since his mother’s death. He described her as a mother figure, noting that she sent gifts to their home when their children were born. “Our kids call her Aunt Robin,” Tyler said.#hulu #pat_summitt #robin_roberts #trilogy_films #dawn_porter
Hulu to Premiere Pat Summitt Documentary During Women's March Madness Hulu is set to debut a documentary about Pat Summitt during the Women’s March Madness period, a fitting tribute to the legendary figure in women’s college basketball. Summitt, who spent her entire coaching career at the University of Tennessee, is widely regarded as one of the sport’s most influential icons. The film, which will premiere alongside the NCAA tournament, aims to capture her life, legacy, and the challenges she faced, including her public battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The documentary, directed by Robin Roberts, a longtime friend of Summitt, traces her journey from her early days on a Tennessee dairy farm to her record-breaking tenure at the University of Tennessee. Summitt coached the Lady Vols from 1974 to 2012, amassing 1,098 career victories, a number that once placed her third in all-time coaching wins. She was surpassed by Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer and UConn’s Geno Auriemma in recent years. Her achievements include eight national championships, 16 Southeastern Conference tournament titles, and induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000. Summitt also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012, a testament to her impact beyond sports. The film highlights not only her professional success but also her personal struggles, including her early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and her resilience in the face of the disease. Roberts, who first met Summitt in 1987 while working as a reporter in Nashville, Tennessee, has been a steadfast friend through her career and health challenges. Summitt’s son, Tyler, praised Roberts’ role in the project, calling her a trusted figure for the family.#ncaa_tournament #university_of_tennessee #pat_summitt #robin_roberts #trilogy_films
