Combining archival photos and footage together with interviews, director Ed Moy's documentary looks at the life and impact of Chinese aviatrix Katherine Sui Fun Cheung (1904-2003). Interwoven throughout with an interview of Cheung herself, Aviatrix focuses on Chinese immigrant Cheung's supportive upbringing, move to Los Angeles where she was impressed with planes at Dycer Airport, and her eventual rise as a skilled pilot who became acquainted with Amelia Earhart. Featuring comments from author Judy Yung, Congresswoman Judy Chu, stunt pilot Jacquie Warda, and LAX info specialist Ethel Pattison, among others, the documentary also details how Cheung's story became the basis for several short films, plays, and even a comic strip. Bonus features include additional photos, deleted scenes, shorts, and interviews. An interesting slice-of-life portrait of a little-known pioneer in female aviation, this is recommended. Aud: C, P. (J. Williams-Wood)
Aviatrix: The Katherine Sui Fun Cheung Story
(2016) 40 min. DVD: $20. From the Heart Productions (avail. from www.aviatrixmovie.org). Volume 33, Issue 1
Aviatrix: The Katherine Sui Fun Cheung Story
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