We Goddard employees got the opportunity to preview this marvelous film, which interviews many of the astronauts who went to the Moon while recounting the story of how we got there. Unlike a lot of other documentaries, it's focused much more on how the astronauts felt about it and how it changed them, rather than the technical issues. Anyhow, I strongly recommend going to see it if you get the chance.

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A message of hope from the men on the Moon

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Film Review – 'In the Shadow of the Moon'

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Thanks, TooSeek. I will surely get it. Two of my favorites are “From the Earth to the Moon” and “The Right Stuff”. Have watched them both countless times. (Although I always resent “TRS” treatment of Gus Grissom’s flight – it just wasn’t interesting enough that astronauts were “steely eyed missile men” who never flinched … BORING .

It was unfair to play up the rumor that he lost his nerve over a sinking capsule. Don’t think it happened … and if drowning (rather than dieing in space) did not appeal to him … can’t blame him.

Really doubt he would have been slated for (the first)? Apollo mission if NASA found him lacking in any respect .

But I digress. Sorry.

Not to mention he also flew the first manned Gemini mission and, had he lived, was supposed to stand a good chance at commanding the first landing.

Jon

A new documentary about the Apollo program, including interviews with some astronauts.

New York Times review."...a morale booster."

Trailer

Some of us got a sneak peek - more discussion here.

Just went into broad release today.

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Bump to note that the movie went into general release today. Go see it! And I mean now!!

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I'll be sure to get it on video, as I don't visit movie theaters for personal reasons.

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Neil Armstrong walked in the Sea of Tranquility
Steve Squyers built Spirit and Opportunity
Dan Haylen upchucked in zero gravity." -Brent Simon, The Space Camp Song
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Anyone know when it will be released to the theatres in Oz? DVD be blowed, this is one for the big screen.

It comes to our town in October...it's on my calender...
I also understand that after the theatre run it will be released to the Discovery Channel.

I got to see it in March when it came to my town as part of our annual True/False Film Festival. The director was also on hand after the movie for a Q&A session.
Really a must see!

If you were ever going to make an exception, this would be one to do it for.

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Maybe, if it was in IMAX...

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Neil Armstrong walked in the Sea of Tranquility
Steve Squyers built Spirit and Opportunity
Dan Haylen upchucked in zero gravity." -Brent Simon, The Space Camp Song
'Evolution and science are one thing, but you don’t mess with Yoko Ono. Everybody knows that. ' - 386sx

Assuming it ever comes near me, I fully intend to see it, but I've gotta ask: How does it compare to For All Mankind?

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Will it be played in Belgium?

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Great Rutan quote, Tuckerfan.

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"Carl Sagan sent a message to ET,
Neil Armstrong walked in the Sea of Tranquility
Steve Squyers built Spirit and Opportunity
Dan Haylen upchucked in zero gravity." -Brent Simon, The Space Camp Song
'Evolution and science are one thing, but you don’t mess with Yoko Ono. Everybody knows that. ' - 386sx

Thanks. When I saw the press conference and heard Burt say it I immediately thought, "That's a sig line if I ever heard one!"

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"Carl Sagan sent a message to ET,
Neil Armstrong walked in the Sea of Tranquility
Steve Squyers built Spirit and Opportunity
Dan Haylen upchucked in zero gravity." -Brent Simon, The Space Camp Song
'Evolution and science are one thing, but you don’t mess with Yoko Ono. Everybody knows that. ' - 386sx

I got a chance to see this over the weekend. It's only playing in one theater here in Phoenix which is kind of disappointing. I wasn't a big fan of the way the director shot the interviews (too close, the angle and lighting made it look like the guys constantly had tears in their eyes) but absolutely loved it otherwise. Mike Collins and Al Bean are just charming as all get out, Charlie Duke is funny, Buzz and Gene Cernan are a little more reserved, but being able to hear the stories these guys tell is just great.

There is one scene that cracks me up though, due to an editing glitch. When they are discussing the tension felt in Mission Control while Neil was trying to find a spot to land, and was only seconds from BINGO, they pan across the MOCR and there, in the front row, is Mike Collins. Classic! (to be fair, they note at the very end of the credits that some scenes were edited in from different missions to provide an overall emotion for the event being discussed)

If you get a chance to see hits on the big screen you absolutely should

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"Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot." --Carl Sagan "Pale Blue Dot"

D'oh. I suppose we may expect that "documentary" footage will soon be showing on every hoax-believer website in the Universe.

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