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.
Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race 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.
Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race (2015) is a documentary film directed by Kara Martinelli White, released on July 24, 2015 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Michaela McManus and Liz Duchez.
- Director:
- Kara Martinelli White
- Writers:
- Angelica Compton, Adam White, Kara Martinelli White
- Producers:
- Adam White, Kara Martinelli White
- Cinematographer:
- Adam White
- Production:
- Hemlock Films, Western Reserve PBS
- Status:
- Released
Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Kara Martinelli White, written by Angelica Compton, Adam White and Kara Martinelli White, produced by Adam White and Kara Martinelli White.
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race online?
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race (2015) is available to stream on PBS and WETA+. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race?
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The main cast of Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race (2015) includes Michaela McManus and Liz Duchez. The film was directed by Kara Martinelli White. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race released?
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race was released on July 24, 2015 and runs for 57m.