SALLY

Year
2025
Country
USA
Duration:
103 mins

Overview

In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but behind her unflappable composure she carried a secret. Throughout her life, Ride was in the spotlight for her groundbreaking work with NASA and her dedication to inspiring girls to get into science. This film reveals the hidden romance between Ride and her life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, and the sacrifices they made during their 27 years together to keep their love private. Finally, Ride is celebrated for who she truly was beyond her accomplishments, quiet ambition and all. 

Production Team

Director
Cristina Costantini

Festival Screenings

Featured in the 2025 Mountainfilm Festival.

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Sally Ride Science

Sally Ride Science offers interactive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) workshops for young scholars in grades 3–12 across the calendar and across the globe. Through credit-bearing workshops offered in-person and online, students become immersed in space science, marine biology, visual and performing arts, computer science, architecture and physics, among others, diving into projects that spark curiosity, cultivate a love of learning, and enhance essential metacognitive skills. Led by expert practitioners who serve as both educators and mentors, Sally Ride Science inspires innovators for generations to come.

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