Documentary · United States of America · 2015 · 57m

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

Director

Cast

Michaela McManus as Self - Narrator (voice) Liz Duchez as Powder Puff Derby Reenactor

Crew

Adam White — Director of Photography Angelica Compton — Writer Adam White — Writer Kara Martinelli — Writer Kara Martinelli — Producer Adam White — Producer

Tagline

The history of the first women’s cross-country air race and the legacy today.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

aviation woman director

Key Collaborators

Kara Martinelli Director Adam White Director of Photography Angelica Compton Writer Adam White Writer Kara Martinelli Writer Kara Martinelli Producer Adam White Producer Inda Blatch-Geib Costume Design

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