Film Screening: Breakaway Femmes Cycling Documentary

Get inspired by this film about the first women in the Tour de France before its release in the U.S. and meet a cyclist in the documentary.

Breakaway Femmes, a powerful documentary celebrating the pioneering women of professional cycling in the Tour de France, will be presented by AAUW Redlands in collaboration with the Redlands Bicycle Classic and Cyclery USA on March 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Crafton Hills College.

Patty Peoples, a local athlete and 1984 U.S. Women's Tour de France team member who is featured in the documentary, will introduce the film. The audience is welcome to stay following the screening for a moderated discussion with Peoples. This special viewing is the first screening on the West Coast before its general release in the U.S.

Tickets - $20 general/ $15 student plus Eventbrite fees.

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

Location - Free Parking
This event is held at the brand-new Finkelstein Performing Arts Center at Crafton Hills College at 11711 Sand Canyon Road in Yucaipa. Parking lots E & F are close by (across from the tennis courts), and parking is free.

Film Description
For six glorious years during the 1980s, a women’s Tour de France was held alongside the men’s race on the same grueling course ... their story is finally being told in this film. These women raced over the same cobblestones, conquered the same mountains, and were cheered by the same throng of crowds as the men. These athletes delivered unforgettable underdog victories, fierce rivalries, and remarkable feats of courage while confronting discrimination, financial hardship, injuries, and the emerging doping culture. More than three decades later, the women reflect on what they lost, what they gained, and the enduring bond of sisterhood that shaped their lives.

Host - Fundraising
AAUW Redlands brings this inspiring film to our community with support from the Redlands Bicycle Classic and Cyclery USA. 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.

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

We are also present FilmFest 2026, a curated selection of short films by women filmmakers with 2 ways to attend: FilmFest Premier Event with a reception on Friday evening, April 24th or the FilmFest Matinee Event with film discussion on Sunday afternoon, April 26th.