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Looking back at these moments from our Sneak Preview has us feeling all the gratitude. From the warmth in the room to the history in the air, this night was a reminder of what community power really looks like. Swipe through for some of our favorite moments—the conversations, the shared memories, the exclusive unveiling of EJ Lee’s jersey, special appearances from basketball legends Cathy Boswell (Olympic Gold Medalist, Hall of Famer) @cathyboswell_hof_ and Ethel ‘Poco’ White (WBL’s Chicago Hustle), the packed room leaning in together to witness EJ’s legacy come alive. To every attendee, raffle donor, organizer, and volunteer—you helped create a space where women’s basketball history was celebrated with the joy and reverence it deserves. We’re still riding the energy of that night as we push forward in completing the small remaining production and continuing our editing phase for this indie documentary. Thank you for believing in EJ, in this story, and in the importance of preserving women’s sports history. 💫🎬 Onward, together. Photos by Mo Doron @lastfinalfinal.psd & Support from Thandi Cai @tenderfruit.studio

A special thank you to our partners who are making tonight’s event possible! First, we want to express our gratitude to Nora, owner of Babe’s Sports Bar, and the whole Babe’s team for supporting our first sneak preview event. We could think of no better place than Chicago’s first women’s sports bar to support EJ’s legacy and the film team. We’re so glad to be aligned in the values of community and mutual aid! Thank you to Maya Goldberg-Safir of Rough Notes who helped the team plan the evening and invite special guests. The director and Maya often got side-tracked by basketball conversations but we think that’s productive too :) Keep an eye out for Maya on the panel tonight! Thank you to Amanda Ramirez, partner to director, who also helped plan the evening and promote the event far and wide. This event could not be possible without Amanda!!! Special thanks to A Touch More, the production company led by Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, and Camille Bernier-Green, and Togethxr, ATM’s sister company. Togethxr is donating some awesome merch for the raffle prizes, and you’ll get to see the sizzle reel that ATM helped us put together. To Novel Pizza: one of the best pizzerias in town! Thank you to Enrique, Evelyn, Jon, Ryan and Francis for donating pies to our event. A Hispanic & AAPI pizza team obsessed with basketball—there is no one better to feed us tonight! Thank you to League of Their Own for partnering with the event. We’re thrilled we get to support their future women-centered sports rec events with donations from this evening. Thank you to Nick and Humboldt Park Solidarity Network, a mutual aid that serves the immigrant community. Let’s raise a lot of donations for both these orgs via the Hurricane cocktail drink! To our raffle prize donors: Babe’s, Rough Notes, Chicago Sky, Jaz Rodriguez, Homecourt Collective, Leif J. Lee, Patchwork Sky, Serious Goose, Kartemquin, Yip Fitness—we are so grateful for your donations to help the completion of the film and plan future event programming. Last but not least, thank you to EJ for being the reason why we’re all gathering tonight and to the film team for getting us here and for moving us forward after the event.

🎟️ RAFFLE + GIVEAWAYS ALERT! 🎟️ Join us at the EJ Lee Documentary Sneak Preview for a night of women’s hoops history, community, and amazing prizes! ⛹️‍♀️⛹️‍♀️⛹️‍♀️ 💥 $5 raffle tickets per item, unlimited entries (Zelle, CashApp, and PayPal payment options) ✨ RAFFLE ITEMS INCLUDE: 🏀 Pair of Chicago Sky ticket vouchers (2 chances to win!) 🖼️ EJ Lee–signed event poster by Mo Doron (11”x17”) @lastfinalfinal.psd 🍻 Babe’s Sports Bar Night Out – $50 gift card 🧢 Babe’s Sports Bar merch package (bandana, carabiner, hat) – 2 chances to win! 👕 Togethxr “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports” tees @togethxr 📝 Rough Notes lifetime subscription @roughnotes.mgs 🧶 Custom Patchwork Sky merch (recycled fabric, choose your team!) @patchwork.sky ⛹️‍♀️ Serious Goose Chicago Sky/Chicago Hustle hoodie (gray, black, or white) + camo hat 🎨 Jaz Rodriguez commissioned Babe’s illustration (16”x20”) @jazonvinylart 🧢 Leif J Lee WNBGAY hats (Camo & Black) @leifjlee 👕 Homecourt Collective merch package (hoodie, 2 shirts, hat) @homecourtcollective 🤸‍♀️ Yip Fitness 1-month virtual class (for women, all levels) @yipfitness 🎞️ Kartemquin Films gift package (Hoop Dreams, Represent, Typeface DVDs, tee & totebag) @kartemquin 🎉Plus — bonus giveaways for lucky attendees! Be sure to grab your free raffle giveaway ticket for a chance to win additional prizes. 🙏 Thank you to our wonderful partners for donating these items to help raise funds for the completion of our film! 🗓️ Sunday, Nov 9 | 5–8PM 📍Babe’s Sports Bar, 3017 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 🎟️ Grab your ticket & support this celebration of women’s basketball greatness! Winners will be announced towards the end of the event — link in bio! #EJLee #WomensBasketball #Documentary #ChicagoEvents #WomenSports #SupportWomensSports #EJLeeFilm

@mayags created @roughnotes.mgs and leads a WNBA movement that transcends sport 💜🏀 🌃 Rough Notes and Babe’s NCAA women’s championship game watch party at @sl33pingvillag3 , April 2025 #portra400

COMING SOOOOOOOOON 🚨 designed by rough notes productions (tm) my real ass teammates making womens bball art w me @patchwork.sky @jutobzz @death_bologna

it’s good to be a sky rider! here are some recent goings on in #skytown … 1- @catfancyface looking extremely fly in her new @patchwork.sky gear!!! 2- tanks in progress, size XS-L! DM to claim! 3- me, Maya, jack, Miles, and a woman (top left) who recently lost her job but still shows up for the @chicagosky 4 - sky fan spotted shopping smart for game time condiments at @costco 5 - Maya kicking it w her good friend and fellow sky fan @andrewzspencer (omg) 6- goddess @alannas96 probably right before sinking a 3 👑👑