Film Screening: Breakway Femmes

For six glorious years during the 1980s, a women’s Tour de France was held alongside the men’s race... their story is finally being told in this film.

Local celebrity and 1984 US Women's Tour de France team member, Patty Peoples, will introduce the film and participate in a post-screening interview.

1:30 pm - Doors Open
2:00 - Film Introduction & Screening
3:45 - Break after the film
4:00 - Interview with Patty Peoples

This event is held at the brand-new performance art center at Crafton Hills College, which opened in September 2024. Parking is included.

Breakaway Femmes tells the story of the halcyon era of women's professional cycling. For six glorious years during the 1980s, the Tour de France held a women's race alongside the men's race. These women raced over the same cobblestones, conquered the same mountains, and were cheered by the same throng of crowds as the men. The women's race delivered underdog victories, great rivalries, and immense feats of courage. Along the way they battled financial hardships, injuries, discrimination, derision, the emerging doping culture and logistical nightmares. But they also found something else, an inner strength and a bond of sisterhood that would last the rest of their lives. Ultimately, their race was cancelled, and their heroic deeds have been almost forgotten. More than three decades later, older and wiser, the women look back at their brief moment at the pinnacle of cycling. What did they lose? What did they gain? And what can these pioneers of women's sports offer to the next generation who dare to dream?

AAUW Redlands branch brings this inspiring film to our community. AAUW Redlands is dedicated to equity for women and girls through education, empowerment, and advocacy. Proceeds will go toward local projects, including our STEM Conferences for 8th-grade girls and college scholarships.

This film is not rated, contains some mild profanity, and is most appropriate for ages 10+.

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