Sally! Film Screening & Filmmaker Talk
American Studies Program
Stanford Humanities Center
450 Jane Stanford Way, Building 160, Stanford, CA 94305
4th Floor
She spearheaded some of the greatest battles for women’s and gay rights. A brilliant and sexy superstar who inspired thousands. So how come you never heard of Sally Gearhart?
Sally! highlights the life and legacy of Sally Gearhart—a charismatic, trailblazing lesbian-feminist, activist, professor, and fantasy author. Balancing humor, insight, and heart, the film is at once a celebration of a radical icon, a glimpse into queer life and culture in 1970s and 80s San Francisco; a meditation on the tensions inherent in revolutionary moments, and a powerful reflection on the lessons her work offers for today’s struggles for civil rights, justice, and equality.
“Funny, provocative, and deeply moving” – The Boston Globe
About the filmmaker Deborah Craig:
Deborah Craig is an award-winning documentary director and producer whose films use compelling personal stories to raise awareness about the challenges and strengths of underrepresented communities. Sally!—her first feature-length documentary—premiered in 2024 and has since screened at over 50 festivals in the U.S. and around the globe.