Title:
In the shadow of the Moon [DVD video]
Publication Date:
2007
Publication Information:
[New York?] : ThinkFilm ; [Santa Monica, Calif.?] : Lionsgate, c2007.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
Presents the story of NASA's Apollo program and the lunar landings by American astronauts made between 1968 and 1972. Features rare archival footage and interviews with surviving astronauts.
General Note:
Title from container.
At head of title: Ron Howard presents.
Documentary.
Originally released as a feature film.
Special features: Filmmaker commentary featuring director David Sington, editor David Fairhead and archive producer, Chris Riley; Bonus interviews & stories (Lieutenant Aldrin, Cold War, Sputnik, Project Gemini, The dark side, How do I feel?, Apollo 9 & Apollo 10, The first fifteen seconds, Earth orbit, Transportation and docking, Dr. Rendezvous, Original Apollo 13 sequence, Walking up on the moon, A lot of rocks, Moon bunnies, A heck of a scare, Daddy is walking on the moon, You're finished) (58 min.); Scoring Apollo : a short feature with composer Philip Sheppard (12 min.); Ron Howard : inspired by Apollo (7 min.); Theatrical trailer (3 min.); Trailer gallery.
Performers:
Interviewees, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Eugene Cernan, Michael Collins, Charles Duke, James Lovell, Edgar Mitchell, Harrison Schmitt, David Scott, John Young.
Contents:
Special features: An exclusive message from Ron Howard -- Scoring Apollo : a short feature with composer Philip Sheppard -- Filmmaker commentary featuring director David Sington, editor David Fairhead and archive producer, Chris Riley -- Deleted and extended scenes with over 60 minutes of stories from the astronauts and never-before-seen footage from the Apollo missions -- Theatrical trailer -- Trailer gallery.
Technical Details:
DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
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Language:
English
Additional Language:
In English with optional English (SDH) or Spanish subtitles.
Audience:
MPAA rating: PG (parental guidance suggested; some language may not be suitable for children) for mild language, brief violent images, and incidental smoking.