In the Shadow of the Moon
Synopsis
This extraordinary documentary vividly brings to life the danger, adrenalin, and enormous anticipation behind America's Apollo lunar landings. Between 1968 and 1972 12 men landed on the moon. For the first and possibly last time, many of them here tell their very personal stories, relating their incredible experiences of flying to, and landing on the moon. Award-winning director David Sington draws out frank and honest recollections from this small group, who experienced firsthand one of the greatest human accomplishments. The incredible NASA footage delivers impeccably preserved fly-on-the-wall material, taking the viewer inside the spacecraft from lift-off right to the surface of the moon itself. In the Shadow of the Moon is a once in a lifetime experience you will never forget.
Documentary
UK / USA
96mins
7th February 2008
Buzz Aldrin
David Sington
G
General
"The excitement, majesty and extraordinary human accomplishment of the American lunar program is rousingly captured in In the Shadow of the Moon mixing a treasure trove of archival footage with engaging commentaries of surviving astronauts from all nine Apollo moonshots."
New York Times
"In the Shadow of the Moon is, quite simply, a revelation."
Philadelphia Inquirer
"A moving and vibrant picture of one of man's greatest triumphs a combination of wonder and awe, emotions that are shared by anyone who ever dreamed as a child of being an astronaut or taking flight.
"David Sington's In the Shadow of the Moon moved me to the extremes of nostalgia, regret and outright admiration as no other movie has moved me this year, even though—or perhaps because—it is a mere documentary."
New York Observer
