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

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.

July 24, 2015 57m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Kara Martinelli White
Writers Angelica Compton, Adam White
Studio Hemlock Films
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Michaela McManus

Michaela McManus

Self - Narrator (voice)

Liz Duchez

Powder Puff Derby Reenactor

Frequently Asked Questions

Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race was released on July 24, 2015.

The runtime of Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race is 57m.

Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race is a Documentary movie.

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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race was directed by Kara Martinelli White.

The main cast of Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race includes Michaela McManus, Liz Duchez.

Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race is originally in English.