Join us for Opening Night of the 2025 AfterImage Film Festival

Celebrate Opening Night of the fifth annual AfterImage Film Festival at the Charlestowne Cinema! We will be presenting the Illinois premiere of the 2025 Sundance film 'SALLY' from directors Cristina Costantini.

Starting at 5:30pm, guests will be treated to an open bar of beer and wine, and selection of heavy hor d'oeuvres courtesy of Le Truff Noir. The film screening will begin at 7:00pm. Director Cristina Costantini is scheduled to participate in a virtual Q&A with the audience.

All tickets $50*.

*All Access Badges do not include the Opening Night Party and Screening

About the Film

Sally explores the life and legacy of astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, who became the first American woman to blast off into space and forever changed the course of science, exploration, and women's empowerment. But as she flew into orbit, Ride faced the challenges of institutional critics and the prejudice of an American public who were skeptical that a woman could do the job of an astronaut. Undeterred, Ride dove headfirst into that struggle, propelled by a determination few could match. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, Sally also chronicles the 27-year romance with life partner Tam O'Shaughnessy, which was kept secret from the public until the day of Ride's death.