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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.”
0.0 / 10• 2015• 57m•NR• English
Documentary
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.
Cast & Crew
Michaela McManus
Self - Narrator (voice)
LeadLD
Liz Duchez
Powder Puff Derby Reenactor
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kara Martinelli White's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
