About A Secret Love

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About

A Secret Love is a 2020 documentary film that falls under the LGBTQ Movies genre. The film chronicles the real-life love story of Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, a lesbian couple who kept their relationship a secret for nearly seven decades. Directed by Chris Bolan, Terry's great-nephew, the film provides a heartwarming and emotional portrayal of their journey of love and acceptance.

The documentary delves deep into their lives, exploring the challenges they faced as a same-sex couple during a time when homosexuality was heavily stigmatized and marginalized. Through interviews, photographs, and archival footage, A Secret Love paints a poignant picture of love, commitment, and resilience.

Making / Production

A Secret Love was directed by Chris Bolan, who also happens to be Terry Donahue's great-nephew. Bolan's personal connection to the story brings an intimate and heartfelt touch to the film. The documentary was produced by Alexa L. Fogel and Brendan Mason.

The production of the film took place over several years, as Bolan spent countless hours conducting interviews with Terry and Pat, as well as their family and friends. The film beautifully combines present-day interviews with archival footage and photographs to tell the compelling story of their relationship.

Actors

• Terry Donahue - Terry Donahue plays herself in the documentary, allowing viewers to witness her remarkable journey firsthand.
• Pat Henschel - Pat Henschel also plays herself, sharing her experiences and feelings throughout the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• A Secret Love was inspired by a New York Times article about the couple, which gained significant attention and recognition before being adapted into a documentary.
• Terry Donahue was a professional baseball player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) during the 1940s and 1950s.
• Pat Henschel worked as a Canadian-born hockey player and later became a talented artist.
• Despite societal pressures and the fear of rejection, Terry and Pat managed to maintain their relationship for 65 years before publicly coming out.

Awards

A Secret Love has received critical acclaim for its touching portrayal of Terry and Pat's story. However, as of now, the documentary has not won any major awards.

Quotes

• "Love is love, and it doesn't matter who you love." - Terry Donahue
• "We fought all the way through life because we loved each other." - Pat Henschel

Music / Soundtrack

The documentary does not have a specific soundtrack, as it primarily focuses on interviews and storytelling rather than incorporating music.