Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race (2015)
The history of the first women’s cross-country air race and the legacy today.
60 min
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.
- Release date
- July 24, 2015
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Michaela McManus as Narrator
- Liz DuChez as Powder Puff Derby Reenactor Pilot
- Terry Von Thaden as Self
- Gene Nora Jessen as Self
- Bill Meixner as Self
- Emily Jo Applegate as Self
- Dianna Stanger as Self
- Marolyn Wilson as Self
- Malinda Caywood as Self
- Zia Safko as Self
Crew
- Kara Martinelli White · Director
- Kara Martinelli White · Writer
- Adam N. White · Producer
- Adam N. White · Cinematographer
- Adam N. White · Editor
- Kara Martinelli White · Editor