The new documentary 'Sally' by National Geographic delves into the life of astronaut Sally Ride, who became the first American woman in space in 1983. Directed by Cristina Costantini, the film not only highlights Ride's remarkable career but also sheds light on her private life, specifically her nearly 30-year relationship with partner Tam O'Shaughnessy. Many were surprised to learn of this relationship after Ride's death in 2012. Costantini aims to present a more nuanced portrayal of Ride, emphasizing both her public and private personas and the societal challenges she faced as a pioneering woman in her field.
"I think a lot of women have the exact same reaction. If she can do it, we can do it. She really had a very fine line to walk and she did it so masterfully."
"What was beneath the story that we had been fed our entire lives of who Sally really was? I wanted to make a film that celebrated the Sally we all knew and also celebrated the Sally we didn't know and complicate her legacy and make her a real person."
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