CinemaOSMovie · 2015 · 0h 57m
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.

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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.

Directed byKara Martinelli White

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 57m
Language
EN
Released
July 24, 2015
Studios
Hemlock FilmsWestern Reserve PBS

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Michaela McManus

Michaela McManus

Self - Narrator (voice)

Liz Duchez

Powder Puff Derby Reenactor

Creative team
Directed by
Kara Martinelli White
Written by
Angelica Compton
Adam White
Produced by
Adam White
Kara Martinelli White

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