A Secret Love (2020) is a heartfelt and intimate portrait of a love that defied the conventions and constraints of its time. The film follows Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, two women who kept their relationship hidden from the world for over six decades. From the secrecy of the 1940s to the gradual embrace of their identity in later years, their story is a testament to resilience, courage, and the enduring power of love. Through candid interviews and archival footage, A Secret Love explores the complexities of living authentically amid societal prejudice and the unyielding bond that sustained them through a lifetime of challenges and joys. This documentary is both a celebration of love’s quiet strength and a reminder of the progress still needed in the fight for LGBTQ+ acceptance.
