Summary Amelia Earhart and 19 other women defied convention by racing across the sky in 1929 to compete in the first women's national air derby. With just a compass and road map to guide them, they navigated through rough weather, mechanical failures, public scrutiny and rumors of sabotage. Wearing breeches and goggles during the day and ball gowns in the evening, these aviators challenged stereotypes by proving women could be independent, competitive, self-sufficient, intelligent, graceful and above all, really good pilots. Breaking Through The Clouds shows actual footage from the 1929 air race, aerial recreations using planes like the women flew in the derby, interviews with legendary pilots Elinor Smith and Patty Wagstaff as well as family members of the pilots and aviation experts. View more details
Directed : Heather Taylor
Written : Heather Taylor
Stars : Cheryl Baker Florence 'Pancho' Barnes Margaret Whitman Blair Terry Carbonell
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Feb 19, 2007
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Breaking Through The Clouds: The First Women's National Air Derby Pilot Rankings of the 20 entrants in the 1929 First Women's Air Derby
Language : English
Summary Amelia Earhart and 19 other women defied convention by racing across the sky in 1929 to compete in the first women's national air derby. With just a compass and road map to guide them, they navigated through rough weather, mechanical failures, public scrutiny and rumors of sabotage. Wearing breeches and goggles during the day and ball gowns in the evening, these aviators challenged stereotypes by proving women could be independent, competitive, self-sufficient, intelligent, graceful and above all, really good pilots. Breaking Through The Clouds shows actual footage from the 1929 air race, aerial recreations using planes like the women flew in the derby, interviews with legendary pilots Elinor Smith and Patty Wagstaff as well as family members of the pilots and aviation experts. View more details
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Feb 19, 2007
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Breaking Through The Clouds: The First Women's National Air Derby Pilot Rankings of the 20 entrants in the 1929 First Women's Air Derby
Language : English
