Black Wings (2012)
For early aviators, conquering the forces of gravity was a daunting challenge. But black aviators had an additional challenge - conquering the forces of racism. Meet the men and women who took to the skies throughout the 20th century, proving to a segregated nation that skin color doesn't determine skill level. From biplanes to commercial jets, and from barnstormers to war fighters, meet the path-breaking pilots who opened the skies for all -- and contributed in countless ways to the development of aviation.
Director: Dan Wolf
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 14, 2012
Cast
- Jeff Wilburn - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Production: Smithsonian Networks
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
aviation
More Films by Director: Dan Wolf
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Wings about?
- For early aviators, conquering the forces of gravity was a daunting challenge. But black aviators had an additional challenge - conquering the forces of racism. Meet the men and women who took to the skies throughout the 20th century, proving to a segregated nation that skin color doesn't determine skill level. From biplanes to commercial jets, and from barnstormers to war fighters, meet the path-breaking pilots who opened the skies for all -- and contributed in countless ways to the development of aviation.
- Who directed Black Wings?
- Black Wings was directed by Dan Wolf.
- Who stars in Black Wings?
- Black Wings stars Jeff Wilburn.
- How long is Black Wings?
- Black Wings has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Black Wings?
- Black Wings is a Documentary film.
- Where was Black Wings produced?
- Black Wings was produced in United States of America.