Central Park Conservancy Film Festival — Sally

Bring your picnic blanket and settle in for a stunning film that uncovers Sally Ride’s full story, including her 27-year relationship with her life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy.

(TV 14)

Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure, she carried a secret. Revealing the romance and sacrifices of their 27 years together, Sally’s life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, tells the full story of this complicated and iconic astronaut for the first time. From National Geographic Documentary Films, Sally is directed by Emmy® Award–winning filmmaker Cristina Costantini.

This screening is part of the 2025 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, presented by National Geographic.