Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
“The history of the first women’s cross-country air race and the legacy today.”
2015•57m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Kara Martinelli White
Writer
Angelica Compton, Adam White, Kara Martinelli White
Languages
English
Studio
Hemlock Films
Cast
Michaela McManus
Self - Narrator (voice)
Liz Duchez
Powder Puff Derby Reenactor
Production
Company
Hemlock Films
Company
Western Reserve PBS
Producer
Adam White
Producer
Kara Martinelli White
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