Introduction

From the barnstorming era through World War II and into the jet age, the worlds of aviation and race relations intersect in these fascinating stories of courage and innovation.

Outline

Meet the men and women who took to the skies during the 20th century, proving to a segregated nation that skin colour does not determine skill level.

Production & Filming Details

• Narrator(s):
  • Jeff Wilburn
• Director(s):
  • Czelaw Petelski
  • Ewa Petelski
• Producer(s):
  • Langley Bowers … associate producer
  • Linda Goldman … executive producer
  • Philip Hart … producer
  • Dan J. Wolf … producer (as Dan Wolf)
• Writer(s):
  • Dan J. Wolf … (writer) (as Dan Wolf)
• Music:
• Cinematography:
• Editor(s):
  • Cindy D’Agostino
• Production:
  • Viacom
  • Smithsonian Channel
• Distributor(s):
  • The Smithsonian Network (United States, 2012)
• Release Date: January 2012.
• Running Time: 51 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Country: US and Poland.
• Language: English.

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