Rooftop Films Brooklyn, NY
The New York Hall of Science
Sally— Life in space: Astronauts and their tools
Program Description
Before the film, please join us for a demonstration by the New York Hall of Science team that will shine a light on the lives and tools of astronauts. They'll talk through the importance of astro belts and space walks, share audio from actual astronauts, all while giving a fun overview of what it's like to go into space.
Presented At
Rooftop Films Brooklyn, NY
Film Synopsis
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.
Cristina Costantini’s rich portrait of astronaut Sally Ride brings a fullness to her life that goes beyond the headlines of her trailblazing voyage past Earth’s atmosphere. SALLY skillfully weaves together the dual threads of Ride’s story: the private romance she shared with her partner and the professional trajectory of her time in the space program that saw her contend with overt sexism and homophobia, prompting her secrecy. Rare archival footage brings the viewer behind the scenes to witness NASA training and missions, while press appearances reflect the media frenzy Ride was subjected to both before and after her historic first flight. O’Shaughnessy takes a fitting central role in recounting her beloved Ride’s story and the legacy she left behind that inspires countless women and girls to dream for the stars. — Sundance Film Festival
Photo credit: National Geographic
About the Speaker
The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) helps bring science to life for New Yorkers and visitors. By engaging audiences in STEM conversations, performing science demonstrations, NYSCI uses is museum exhibits and programming to help visitors discover the science in their daily lives. With stage presentations showcasing science and engineering-based activities and demonstrations engaging with the properties of chemistry, physics, design thinking, and more right before your eyes, NYSCI shares interactive explorations on site at the Hall of Science and beyond.