Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
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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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Michaela McManus, Liz Duchez
Crew: Jay Johnson (Camera Technician), Kara Martinelli (Researcher), Angelica Compton (Writer), Adam White (Writer), Joel Trent (Location Sound Recordist), Eryn Montgomery (Production Assistant)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Hemlock Films, Western Reserve PBS
Runtime: 57 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jul 24, 2015
IMDb: 10
Keywords:aviation, woman director
