Sally Ride Documentary Screening

Join us June 23 for a powerful documentary screening and NASA-led conversation

Chicago’s Leading Edge, a chapter of Women in Aviation International, invites you to an inspiring evening celebrating the life and legacy of Sally Ride—the first American woman in space and a quiet revolutionary in STEM and LGBTQ+ history.

What: SALLY – A National Geographic Documentary by (2024, Dir. Cristina Costantini)

• Where: Facets Theater – 1517 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

• When: Monday, June 23, 2025

• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Cost: Free

• Details: Family friendly | Open to the public

About the Film

SALLY tells the full story of a space icon and private trailblazer. For the first time, her partner of 27 years, Dr. Tam O’Shaughnessy, shares the truth behind Ride’s life, love, and leadership. This intimate documentary celebrates her legacy in science, education, and equality.

What to Expect

• Screening of SALLY

• NASA guest speaker conversation

• Light refreshments

• A night of inspiration and community

Plan Ahead

• Arrive by 6:00 PM for parking and seating

• Theater is located in Lincoln Park