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National Geographic’s Sally Documentary Honors Space Pioneer

Space enthusiasts, get ready! National Geographic Documentary Films has announced an upcoming feature documentary on Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. This groundbreaking film will honor her remarkable legacy in science, exploration, and women’s empowerment.

New National Geographic Documentary Sally Will Showcase the Life of Space Pioneer Sally Ride
New National Geographic Documentary Sally Will Showcase the Life of Space Pioneer Sally Ride

Never-Before-Seen Archival Footage & Exclusive Interviews

The documentary will weave together never-before-seen archival footage, filmed both on Earth and in space, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes perspective on Ride’s historic space missions. The film will also explore her 27-year relationship with life partner Tam O’Shaughnessy, a love story that remained private until Ride’s passing.

Additionally, Sally will feature exclusive interviews with:

  • Tam O’Shaughnessy, executive producer and Sally Ride’s life partner
  • Billie Jean King, tennis legend and equality advocate
  • Anna Lee Fisher and Kathy Sullivan, fellow NASA astronauts
  • Colleagues and close friends, offering new insights into Ride’s groundbreaking career

Mission Specialist Sally Ride as seen in a photo from June 24, 1983, as part of promotional material for the new documentary Sally. She is sitting inside a spacecraft, in a blue uniform with an American flag patch on the upper arm. She smiles broadly toward the camera, with a face mic visible by her mouth.

A Collaboration with Award-Winning Studios

The film is being developed in partnership with Story Syndicate, the award-winning production company behind Last Call and The Barber of Little Rock, and Muck Media, known for Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller and Mucho Mucho Amor.

Celebrating a Legacy That Inspires Generations

Carolyn Bernstein, Executive Vice President of Scripted Content and Documentary Films for National Geographic, shared her enthusiasm for the project:

“Sally Ride was a bold pioneer whose legacy continues to inspire new generations of astronauts, scientists, and dreamers. This documentary will be a tribute to her accomplishments and a testament to the importance of diversity and inclusion in scientific exploration.”

Stay tuned for more updates on this inspiring documentary as National Geographic prepares to bring Sally Ride’s extraordinary journey to the screen!

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