Sally

Sally (2025) traces the public triumph and private life of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, as her long-term partner Tam O'Shaughnessy brings a quiet, powerful truth to light. The film juxtaposes exhilarating archival footage of missions and press conferences with intimate recreations and interviews, revealing how a celebrated astronaut maintained a carefully guarded life to protect her career and those she loved. At the heart of the story is a tender, 27-year relationship that demanded secrecy and sacrifice, shaping the choices Sally made both on and off the ground.

Grounded performances and a measured, respectful tone allow the movie to explore themes of identity, duty, and the cost of visibility in a less tolerant era. Rather than sensationalizing, the film honors the emotional depth of the partnership and the courage it took to balance scientific ambition with personal truth. Ultimately, Sally is both a tribute to a pioneering career and a moving revelation about the private love that helped sustain it.