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

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

57 minutes

Year:

2015

Directors:

Kara Martinelli

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Production companies:

Hemlock Films,

Western Reserve PBS

Actors:

Self - Narrator (voice)

Powder Puff Derby Reenactor

Crews:

Camera Technician

Researcher

Writer

Writer

Location Sound Recordist