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Sally

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Sally explores the life and legacy of astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, who became the first American woman to blast off into space and forever changed the course of science, exploration, and women's empowerment. But as she flew into orbit, Ride faced the challenges of institutional critics and the prejudice of an American public who were skeptical that a woman could do the job of an astronaut. Undeterred, Ride dove headfirst into that struggle, propelled by a determination few could match. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, Sally also chronicles the 27-year romance with life partner Tam O'Shaughnessy, which was kept secret from the public until the day of Ride's death.

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Lisa Kennedy Variety While Ride and O’ Shaughnessy never wed, [her] candor here marries a spectacular professional saga with the personal love story convincingly. Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com An inspiring tale of a woman breaking one of the tallest glass ceilings for her field but feels immensely tragic. Feb 3, 2025 Full Review Caryn James The Hollywood Reporter The documentary includes eye-opening interviews with family members and former astronauts and archival video of Ride herself, to create an engaging, socially relevant portrait of an American heroine and of the culture. Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Megan McLachlan The Contending Cristina Costantini’s Sally is part character study, part tribute, part love story. Sally Ride was fearless in the face of heading into the unknown, but when it came to dealing with the things she knew to be true about herself, she struggled. Apr 7, 2025 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots The documentary often veers off track, incorporating interviews and anecdotes that feel out of place. While Costantini attempts to build a complete picture of Ride’s life, these moments add little to the story while becoming a burden on the film’s pacing. Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Edward Frumkin Next Best Picture “Sally” is a long overdue and emotionally sensitive look at an astronaut wanting to live a private life without fame and intrusion. Rated: 8/10 Mar 10, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Sally explores the life and legacy of astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, who became the first American woman to blast off into space and forever changed the course of science, exploration, and women's empowerment. But as she flew into orbit, Ride faced the challenges of institutional critics and the prejudice of an American public who were skeptical that a woman could do the job of an astronaut. Undeterred, Ride dove headfirst into that struggle, propelled by a determination few could match. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, Sally also chronicles the 27-year romance with life partner Tam O'Shaughnessy, which was kept secret from the public until the day of Ride's death.
Director
Cristina Costantini
Producer
Dan Cogan, Lauren Cioffi
Production Co
Story Syndicate, National Geographic Documentary Films, Muck Media
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 43m