Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
Directed by Kara Martinelli White
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The history of the first women’s cross-country air race and the legacy today.
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.Read moreLess
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.
The story
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.
Cast & crew
Michaela McManusSelf - Narrator (voice)Explore the crew
- Producer
- Adam White
- Writer
- Angelica Compton
- Writer
- Adam White
- Director of Photography
- Adam White
- Director
- Kara Martinelli White
- Writer
- Kara Martinelli White
- Producer
- Kara Martinelli White