Black Wings
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Wolf
- Original Title
- Black Wings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Wolf
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Writer
Dan Wolf
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Wings
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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?
The principal cast of Black Wings includes Jeff Wilburn.
When was Black Wings released and how long is it?
Black Wings was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Wings?
Black Wings holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).