Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, unveils their covert 27-year romance and its accompanying sacrifices.
Writing
Tam's narration reframes the American hero myth entirely.
Editing
Seamless weaving of NASA triumph and private longing.
Production
Archive footage that feels newly intimate, almost stolen.
Director
Cristina Costantini
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ride died in 2012; her obituary finally named Tam, making her the first known LGBTQ+ astronaut.
Costantini filmed Tam for years before she agreed to speak on camera—the silence itself was archival.
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