Oshkosh First ... THEN Hollywood

It's not often that Hollywood takes a back seat when it comes to a movie premiere, but that's exactly what will happen this year at AirVenture.  For the first time ever, a major motion picture will premier at the event.  It's called "Pearl", described as a story about a daredevil who dared to dream..

Elijah DeJesus As Pearl Carter
Photo Used With Permission

"Pearl" is the true story of a Chickasaw Indian teen that discovers her dream life as a barnstormer and aviator in the late 1920's.  Introduced to flying by legendary aviator Wiley Post, Pearl Carter, at age 13, became the youngest licensed pilot in the United States.  Pearl flew her blind businessman father around the State of Oklahoma in her Curtiss Robin and became a well known barnstormer and performed at countless air shows throughout the Midwest.  When Pearl met "Scottie", her life as a wife and mother superseded her love of flying and performing.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, who knew Pearl well, said that she was a "truly unique spirit" and an "inspiration" to everyone she met.  "This film enables people to relive some of the significant moments in her life - moments which define what made her truly great and reaffirm the importance of family relationships" said Governor Anoatubby.

The amazing Pearl Carter Scott has been inducted into the Oklahoma Aviation & Space Hall of Fame, the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame, the International Women's Aviation & Space Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.

Pearl Carter At 14 With A Curtiss Robin Airplane

Ford Motor Company sponsors the Fly In Theater at AirVenture, a nightly, open air, free aviation themed movie that attracts thousands of viewers each night.  Each movie is preceded with a short interview with someone involved with that particular movie.  "We are honored and excited to premiere "Pearl" to a mass audience at AirVenture this year at the Fly In Theater…another great AirVenture first" said Tom Poberezny, EAA President.  The public can look for general release information on "Pearl" in the not too distant future.

Elijah DeJesus, the actress who portrays Pear Carter Scott will make several appearances at AirVenture.  On Friday morning, she will be a guest at the Women In Aviation International breakfast in the EAA Nature Center, on Friday evening, she will be interviewed before the movie premiere at the Fly In Theater, and on Saturday, she will visit Ford's Autograph HQ to sign autographs for fans.

FMI: http://pearlthemovie.net