Phoenix Talks

In 1961, thirteen women were selected to take part in a top secret NASA mission. Named the Mercury 13 and facing harsh training and testing, these women believed they were on their way to becoming the first female astronauts. In this podcast, we discuss one of these women - Jerri Truhill. A pioneering pilot who battled female stereotypes to break the barriers of aviation. We also look at the importance of documentaries and the treatment of women today in the film industry.