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A Secret Love

A Secret Love

2020Movie⏱️ 1h 21mTV-MA
DocumentaryBiographyDramaRomance
⭐ 7.8
IMDB Rating
5,218 votes

Falling in love in 1947, two women -- Pat Henschel and pro baseball player Terry Donahue -- begin a 65-year journey of love and overcoming prejudice.

Director
Chris Bolan
Writers
Chris Bolan, Alexa L. Fogel, Brendan Mason
Stars
Terry Donahue, Pat Henschel, Diana Bolan
Release Date
April 29, 2020
Language
English
Country
United States
πŸ† 1
Wins
🎯 3
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 53
Reviews
πŸ“‹ 7.2K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Terry Donahue
Terry Donahue
as Self
Pat Henschel
Pat Henschel
as Self
Diana Bolan
Diana Bolan
as Self - Terry's Niece
Kim Donahue
Kim Donahue
as Self - Diana's Brother
Tammy Donahue
Tammy Donahue
as Self - Diana's Sister
Jack Xagas
Jack Xagas
as Self - Friend of Terry and Pat
John Byrd
John Byrd
as Self - Friend of Terry and Pat
John Sorenson
John Sorenson
as Self - Date County Florida, Morals and Juvenile Squad
Yvonne Zipter
Yvonne Zipter
as Self - Author, Manuscript Editor, University of Chicago Press
Marge Summit
Marge Summit
as Self - Activist, Former Bar Owner, his 'n hers

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.78 : 1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Color
Color
Filming Location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production
Beech Hill Films, Blumhouse Productions

🏷️ Keywords

lovebaseball1940syear 1947lesbian couple

🎯 Categories

BiographyDocumentaryDramaRomance

⭐ Featured Review

I almost never give a 10
by ShaunV1990 β€’ 2020-05-01
10/10

"I'm a 30 year old, cigar smoking, fully tattooed guy. I never cry. I cried through this documentary. Not because it was all romantic. But because it was so real. I was moved by the honesty in this documentary. It was about forbidden love, but also about letting go. Just one little remark was that Pat was maybe slightly portrayed as someone who wasn't always honest and authentic. I just saw a woman who always was used to be in control and was maybe jealous about the intense bond Terry had with her family. But you could tell she loved Terry with all her heart. She clearly had trouble w..."

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

Since Terry Donahue's death, Pat Henschel remains connected to her wife's family--including Terry's niece Diana Bolan, featured prominently in the documentary. Henschel and Bolan's bond has utterly transformed since the documentary was filmed; they are now very close.

πŸ“– Synopsis

Falling in love in 1947, two women -- Pat Henschel and pro baseball player Terry Donahue -- begin a 65-year journey of love and overcoming prejudice.