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

Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race 2015 Directed by Kara Martinelli

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Companies Hemlock Films , Western Reserve PBS
Release Date 24 July 2015
57 mins
Cast
Michaela McManus Self - Narrator (voice)
Liz Duchez Powder Puff Derby Reenactor