Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race (2015)

Movie"The history of the first women’s cross-country air race and the legacy today."
Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
NR 57 minJul 24th, 2015Documentary
The first Women’s Air Derby was flown in 1929 with brave women making history by breaking into a competition that was thought to be for men only. They encountered sabotage, death, and all the difficulties of flying at the dawn of aviation. Today the Powder Puff Derby continues as the Air Race Classic. The modern-day racers carry out the legacy of the original racers with their adventurous spirit.
StarringMichaela McManusLiz Duchez
DirectorKara Martinelli
WritersAngelica ComptonKara MartinelliAdam White

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:Hemlock Films, Western Reserve PBS
Movie Tags:
woman directoraviation