Directed by Chris Bolan
From Producer Ryan Murphy and Executive Producer Jason Blum
“A deeply felt testament to both the strength of this couple’s bond, and the fragility and hard choices that often come at the end of a lifetime.”
Brian Lowry, CNN
“Fans of queer cinema, ‘A League of Their Own’ or just good old-fashioned love stories will find much to celebrate.”
Robyn Bahr, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“Affecting at times and downright tear-jerking at others, their story is tied to the saga of gay life in America over the past 70-plus years.”
Steve Pond, THE WRAP
“★★★★ Directed with tremendous sensitivity and intimacy by Chris Bolan. I was bawling my eyes out watching this film. “
Cath Clarke, THE GUARDIAN
“Finally brings the duo’s love out of the shadows and gives it a long-overdue chance to shine.”
Tomris Laffly, ROGEREBERT.COM
A SECRET LOVE tells an incredible love story between Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, whose relationship spans nearly seven decades. Terry played in the women’s professional baseball league, inspiring the hit movie A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. But the film did not tell the real-life story of the women who remained closeted for most of their lives. This documentary follows Terry and Pat back to when they met for the first time, through their professional lives in Chicago, coming out to their conservative families and grappling with whether or not to get married. Facing the hardships of aging and illness, their love proves resilient as they enter the home stretch.
