LA Times Today: ‘Sally’ explains why a trailblazing astronaut chose to stay in the closet
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In 1983, California physicist and astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, thrusting her into the national spotlight. But beneath her unflappable public persona, she carried a secret. A new documentary reveals Ride’s relationship with – and the sacrifices of – her life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy.
The film’s Emmy award winning director, Cristina Costantini and Tam O’Shaughnessy joined Lisa McRee with more.
The film’s Emmy award winning director, Cristina Costantini and Tam O’Shaughnessy joined Lisa McRee with more.