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In the Shadow of the Moon

Harrison Schmitt (Actor), Alan Bean (Actor), David Sington (Director) Rated:
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Contributor David Sington, Neil Armstrong, John Young (VIII), Sam Rayburn, Dave Scott (VII), Alan Bean, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Duke, John F. Kennedy, Harrison Schmitt, Lyndon Johnson, Jim Lovell, Edgar D. Mitchell, Eugene Cernan, Michael Collins (II) See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 50 minutes
Color Color / Black & White
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IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON is an intimate epic, which vividly communicates the daring and the danger, the pride and the passion, of this extraordinary era in American history. Between 1968 and 1972, the world watched in awe each time an American spacecraft voyaged to the Moon. Only 12 American men walked upon its surface and they remain the only human beings to have stood on another world. Now for the first, and very possibly the last, time, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON combines archival material from the original NASA film footage, much of it never before seen, with interviews with the surviving astronauts, including Jim Lovell (Apollo 8 and 13), Dave Scott (Apollo 9 and 15), John Young (Apollo 10 and 16), Gene Cernan (Apollo 10 and 17), Mike Collins (Apollo 11), Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11), Alan Bean (Apollo 12), Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14), Charlie Duke (Apollo 16) and Harrison Schmitt (Apollo 17). The astronauts emerge as eloquent, witty, emotional and very human.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.53 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ TF-55595
  • Director ‏ : ‎ David Sington
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, Dolby, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ February 22, 2008
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Harrison Schmitt, Alan Bean, Edgar D. Mitchell, Michael Collins (II), Neil Armstrong
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ Spanish
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ VELOCITY / THINKFILM
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000XJ5TPE
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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Customers praise this documentary for its beautiful Hi-Def Blu-Ray picture and outstanding historical footage, featuring candid stories from Apollo astronauts. Moreover, the documentary provides an excellent perspective on the Apollo program, with one customer noting how it moves through a mission chronologically. Additionally, customers find the film awe-inspiring and heartwarming, with one review highlighting how it showcases ordinary people in extraordinary situations.

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63 customers mention "Film quality"63 positive0 negative

Customers praise the documentary's production quality, describing it as a beautifully made film.

"...Shadow of the Moon" to everyone, and I thank the makers of this brilliant film for bringing it to us, and I thank the astronauts for participating..." Read more

"...(it was filmed in 2008) were remarkable, often funny and frequently breath-taking...." Read more

"...remarkable documentary, with the astronauts telling the story and superb NASA film from the moonshots bringing their words to life - back to life..." Read more

"A very good, informative and accurate documentary. It shows the thoughts and feelings of the astronauts as they are making history...." Read more

56 customers mention "Astronaut interviews"56 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the astronaut interviews in the documentary, which provide great insight and candid stories from the Apollo survivors.

"...provides both those very familiar with spaceflight and more casual viewers information through clever editing, interview footage, and occasional..." Read more

"...And listen to the well chosen words of those walked on the moon, and saw our world with a different, more contented perspective. Two tips...." Read more

"...These are not dry, boring interviews, but spoken with humor, wonder, and in the case of the deadly Apollo 1 fire, a lasting horror, grief and anger..." Read more

"...It shows the thoughts and feelings of the astronauts as they are making history...." Read more

45 customers mention "Documentary quality"45 positive0 negative

Customers praise this documentary's coverage of the moon missions, with one customer highlighting its excellent series of interviews with astronauts.

""In the Shadow of the Moon" is one of the best documentaries ever made about the space program...." Read more

"...In the Shadow of the Moon' is a truly remarkable documentary, with the astronauts telling the story and superb NASA film from the moonshots bringing..." Read more

"A very good, informative and accurate documentary. It shows the thoughts and feelings of the astronauts as they are making history...." Read more

"...This is one of the most artistic documentaries about the Apollo missions that I've seen (and I've seen almost every one made)...." Read more

39 customers mention "Historical accuracy"39 positive0 negative

Customers praise the historical accuracy of the documentary, particularly noting the outstanding historical footage.

"...Masterfully combining vintage footage with new interviews with Apollo astronauts, the filmmakers deftly explore the history of the lunar program,..." Read more

"...The film is absolutely rich in memorable moments in the Team Bucket...." Read more

"...Using interviews with the surviving astronauts and archival film footage, much of which has never been seen before, the film follows the Mercury,..." Read more

"...There is some science, a history of the project, and lots of amazing visuals, but the heart of the movie is the personal experiences of the men who..." Read more

34 customers mention "Visual quality"34 positive0 negative

Customers praise the movie's visual quality, highlighting its amazing footage from the moon and crystal clear HD Blu-ray picture.

"...One evening, we sat mesmerized by the stunning DVD, In the Shadow of the Moon, Ron Howard's documentary of the 12 American astronauts who walked on..." Read more

"...By nature I am an emotional person. The beauty of nature and the strength of the human spirit moves me...." Read more

"...fashion... while at the same time being classy and informative. All the astronaut interviews were interesting and enjoyable to listen to...." Read more

"...There is some science, a history of the project, and lots of amazing visuals, but the heart of the movie is the personal experiences of the men who..." Read more

33 customers mention "Entertainment value"31 positive2 negative

Customers find the movie extremely interesting and awe-inspiring, describing it as a treat to watch.

"...All the astronauts are clearly very bright, keenly insightful, and give perspectives that are extremely interesting from the vantage point of almost..." Read more

"...These are not dry, boring interviews, but spoken with humor, wonder, and in the case of the deadly Apollo 1 fire, a lasting horror, grief and anger..." Read more

"...had the potential to be boring and self-serving, is actually extremely interesting, funny, and heart-warming...." Read more

"...there or not (I was not), this film does just an incredible job of captivating its watcher with the marvel of such a feat...." Read more

21 customers mention "Educational value"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the documentary educational, particularly appreciating its excellent perspective on the Apollo program and the interesting insights it provides.

"...are clearly very bright, keenly insightful, and give perspectives that are extremely interesting from the vantage point of almost 40 years of..." Read more

"A very good, informative and accurate documentary. It shows the thoughts and feelings of the astronauts as they are making history...." Read more

"...fashion... while at the same time being classy and informative. All the astronaut interviews were interesting and enjoyable to listen to...." Read more

"...The NASA footage in this documentary is eye opening & amazing!..." Read more

16 customers mention "Personality"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the film's portrayal of ordinary men with extraordinary stories, describing them as brave and heartfelt, with one customer noting how the strength of the human spirit moves them.

"...with Mike Collins and Alan Bean, and I loved the contrasts between the personality types involved...." Read more

"...The ensemble cast does a great job, bringing a warm human touch to what is usually considered a dry, dull footnote in history...." Read more

"...The beauty of nature and the strength of the human spirit moves me...." Read more

"...shown on TV and traveling the world, now they are ordinary men with extraordinary stories. Who will carry the fire once they are gone?..." Read more

No subtitles. Excellent images
5 out of 5 stars
No subtitles. Excellent images
Excellent full HD bluray image quality. But it has no subtitles of any kind. The disc box says on the back "Spanish subtitles" and it is not true. The conquest of the moon was a world heritage landmark for English and Spanish speakers and more. It is unfortunate and unfair that this documentary is not translated.
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  • Robert I. Hedges
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant And Breathtaking
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2008
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    "In the Shadow of the Moon" is one of the best documentaries ever made about the space program. Masterfully combining vintage footage with new interviews with Apollo astronauts, the filmmakers deftly explore the history of the lunar program, focusing on Apollo 11, but giving appropriate coverage to other significant events (Apollo 8, Apollo 13, the value of the lunar rover on later missions, etc.) as well.

    I had seen most of the vintage footage before, although the filmmakers found some fantastic archival footage of the astronauts (including some great pre-Apollo footage). The difference in this project was the dexterity that the clips were woven together with: it is a clearly superior effort, and one of the best documentaries I have seen.

    As wonderful as it is to see the footage from Apollo, the best part of the film is by far the insightful interviews with the Apollo survivors (sans the stoic and reclusive Neil Armstrong). The filmmakers spent two days with each of the astronauts interviewed, giving them a great deal of material to edit, and to say that the finished product is masterful is an understatement. I was especially fond of the interviews with Mike Collins and Alan Bean, and I loved the contrasts between the personality types involved. If anyone needed proof that John Young is one of the most laconic, yet witty, astronauts in NASA history, the proof is here. Likewise, Buzz Aldrin still comes across as the hyper-intelligent "Dr. Rendezvous", though more relaxed with age. All the astronauts are clearly very bright, keenly insightful, and give perspectives that are extremely interesting from the vantage point of almost 40 years of reflection: I was especially taken by Bean's comments that he hasn't complained once about the weather since he returned to earth. This and the other insights from Bean late in the film are golden.

    The film has many extras including unused scenes, and a fascinating commentary track: I highly recommend all the extras. The film is nearly perfect, and provides both those very familiar with spaceflight and more casual viewers information through clever editing, interview footage, and occasional captions, including translations of sometimes difficult to understand exchanges between the spacecraft and Houston. The film is meticulous in accuracy, and an explanation of all footage substitutions are thoroughly explained in the commentary. So devoted to accuracy is the film that I noted only one extremely minor error in the film, when the term "REFSMMAT" was translated as "azimuth" in a caption. (This, obviously, has no value to viewers.) For a documentary of this scope and complexity, that is an amazing achievement.

    I highly recommend "In the Shadow of the Moon" to everyone, and I thank the makers of this brilliant film for bringing it to us, and I thank the astronauts for participating in this truly worthwhile endeavor.
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  • John W. Pearson
    5.0 out of 5 stars BHAG Documentary
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2010
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    Perhaps the best example of a BHAG (the term, "Big Hairy Audacious Goal," was popularized by Jim Collins) is President John F. Kennedy's famous address to the U.S. Congress on May 25, 1961. He inspired the nation with these words, "First, I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth."

    Kennedy didn't live to see that audacious dream realized, but on July 20, 1969, the whole world watched as Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. Since then "put a man on the moon by 1970" has inspired thousands of leaders to put a short-term target on the wall--and, in bold faith, blast off. For faith-based organizations, I prefer the term "Big Holy Audacious Goal."

    So I was energized once again with that profound BHAG while at a client's senior leaders retreat in the Colorado mountains recently. One evening, we sat mesmerized by the stunning DVD, In the Shadow of the Moon, Ron Howard's documentary of the 12 American astronauts who walked on the moon between 1968 and 1972.

    This extraordinary 110-minute film has teachable moments in almost every one of the 20 management buckets from my book, Mastering The Management Buckets: 20 Critical Competencies for Leading Your Business or Non-profit. The Results Bucket: check. The Strategy Bucket: bull's-eye. The Systems Bucket: 15 astronauts owned 15 segments of the mission. The Crisis Bucket: "Houston, we have a problem."

    The film is absolutely rich in memorable moments in the Team Bucket. Then there's the People Bucket with often hilarious and poignant illustrations of the four social styles, including analyticals (Armstrong) and expressives (James Lovell). This massive, visionary expedition would have failed miserably without monumental achievements in the Delegation Bucket. There's a lot more.

    Besides the exquisite cinematography and the dramatic explosions (they had lots of failures enroute to the BHAG), the insights shared by the aging and straight-talking astronauts (it was filmed in 2008) were remarkable, often funny and frequently breath-taking.

    If your learning style is more listener than reader, you'll appreciate this DVD, which is perfect for a staff retreat, a staff training day, a department Hoopla! Bucket event, or even a Friday night at the movies family celebration at home. Enjoy, learn and be inspired!
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  • Mr. John Evans
    5.0 out of 5 stars Our world today in perspective
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2008
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    Of all mankind's technical achievements, none comes close to landing a man on the moon. This amazing British documentary, made by Apollo 13 director Ron Howard, takes us back 40 years to a time when the world watched in awe as Apollo 11 made that perilous journey to the moon. 'In the Shadow of the Moon' is a truly remarkable documentary, with the astronauts telling the story and superb NASA film from the moonshots bringing their words to life - back to life for those of us who watched it the first time. Like the 'Apollo 13' movie, Howard brings an unerring sense of confidence and suspense to his work. The descriptions and close-ups of the Apollo rocket lifting off are still some of the few truly sensational movie images available; Howard also gathers together the very best and most historic film shot on the moon.

    Are you too young to have lived through it? See it for the first time and fly with the astronauts. Were you there when it happened? See it brought to vivid life as a piece of history more dramatic than fiction unfolds before you. And listen to the well chosen words of those walked on the moon, and saw our world with a different, more contented perspective.

    Two tips. Watch it on the biggest screen you can. And read Andrew Smith's book 'Moondust' afterwards - it's the perfect accompaniment. True five star entertainment.
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  • Bob of Canberra
    5.0 out of 5 stars First class service
    Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2019
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    I used this product to play on my Blu-ray. It was delivered quickly.
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  • Antoine C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un spectacle époustouflant, un chef d'oeuvre de documentaire
    Reviewed in France on October 31, 2009
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    Si vous vous êtes intéressé un jour à la conquête spatiale, ce documentaire de Ron Howard est un achat obligatoire.

    Beaucoup de séquences inédites et non remasterisées de la NASA, des témoignages poignants ou amusants des différents astronautes du programme Appolo vous permettent de revivre de façon spectaculaire et dramatique cette aventure humaine sans précédent.

    Ce documentaire est la réponse absolue et définitive à tous ceux qui demandent benoîtement à quoi servent les millions de dollars dépensés pour aller dans l'Espace.

    La réponse est là, limpide et frappante : c'est cette volonté propre à l'homme de dépasser sa condition dans une quête de transcendance mystique qui a marqué au fer rouge tous les astronautes dont les yeux brillent encore, même quarante ans après.

    Magistral.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars DAS must-have für alle Apollo-Fans!
    Reviewed in Germany on September 16, 2008
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    Ich kann meinen Vorrednern nur Recht geben. Auch ich habe die Doku schon 5 mal gesehen.

    Allen Apollo-Fans kann diese DVD nur ans Herz gelegt werden.

    Besonders diejenigen, die schon sehr viele Details kennen und Interviews der Astronauten seit jahren verfolgen, kommen auf ihre Kosten!

    Apollo - die Reise zum Mond. Allen, die sich eingehender mit diesem Projekt beschäftigt haben wissen, was dies bedeutet:
    Männer, die vor Selbstvertrauen und notwendigen Skills strotzten
    setzten sich in kleine Kisten um eine Reise ins Ungewisse, unglaublich weit weg von Zuhause zu begehen. Sie reisten zu einem Ort, an dem man so sehr auf sich selber gestellt ist, wie nirgends anders. An dem ein Glied in der Kette brechen kann und der Weg zurück versperrt ist.
    Wo der Tod nur einen Inch entfernt ist und der Partner, wenn man landet, das einzige Lebewesen ist, das das Auge weit und breit sieht - in dieser weiten, schönsten Wüste die man sich vorstellen kann und die so unberührt ist. An einem aber zugleich erschreckenden Ort.

    In dieser Dokumentation erzählen uns die Astronauten, wie sie diese Reise erlebten und wie sie diese veränderte.

    Gene Cernan glänzt wie immer wenn er versucht, uns Erdlingen an seiner unglaublichen Erfahrung teilhaben zu lassen. Ein Mann, den ich ganz besonders bewundere. Hält man sich vor Augen, welchen Mut es bedarf, überhaupt aus dem Mondorbit und der halbwegs sicheren Rückkehr zur so weit entfernten Erde den Abstieg zur Mondoberfläche (jedes mal war es ein Himmelfahrtskommando im Himmelfahrtskommando) zu wagen, kann sich vorstellen, wie mutig und selbstbewusst dieser Mann sein muss, der um ein Haar schon von Apollo 10 nicht zurückgekehrt wäre.

    Liebenswürdig wie immer ist Charlie Duke. Erschreckend ist es, wie alt
    John Young geworden ist.

    Interessant waren für mich vor allem die Interviews mit Michael Collins, Jack Schmitt und Ed Michel.

    Collins hat eine sehr fesselnde Art.
    Und wenn man Jack Schmitt über den "Right stuff" sprechen hört, kann man sich kaum vorstellen, dass er als erster Wissenschaftsastronaut damals nicht von allen Astronauten als "echter Astronaut" angesehen wurde.

    Und zu Ed Michel: Es ist unvorstellbar, dass dieser nachdenkliche und stets spirituell veranlagte Mann den Flug zum Mond mit einem der schwierigsten Charaktere des Astronautencorps (Al Shepard) ausgehalten hat.

    Und bei Buzz Aldrin hat man wie immer den Eindruck, dass er seinen Frust, "nur" der zweite Mann auf dem Mond gewesen zu sein, nie überwunden hat und sich sogar heute noch selber einen vormacht.

    Ein Genuss ist es, die Astronauten über den Start der Saturn V sprechen zu hören.

    Newbies auf dem Gebiet werden bemängeln, dass Neil Armstrong fehlt.
    Man muss sagen, dass Neil Armstrong der wohl scheueste aller Astronauten war. Er gibt eigentlich nie Interviews und lebt sehr zurückgezogen.
    Und wenn man sich die Last vorstellen kann, dass man mit jedem Atemzug, den man bis zu seinem Tod tut, an die Rolle, der erste Mensch
    auf dem Mond gewesen zu sein, erinnert wird, möchte man fast sagen: Last ihn doch einfach in Ruhe!

    Jetzt bin ich so ins schwelgen gekommen, habe aber noch ein paar wichtige Dinge vergessen:

    Die Doku ist hervorragend umgesetzt, Schnitt und Musik passen so gut, dass es kaum zu übertreffen sein wird.

    Ich wage zu behaupten, dass dieses Werk das letzte seines Kalibers über die (alternden) Apollo-Astronauten gewesen sein wird.

    Wir "Space Buffs" können dankbar sein, dass es noch rechtzeitig auf Film gebannt wurde.

    Kaufen, kaufen, kaufen!
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  • Davide Lucchesi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastico
    Reviewed in Italy on January 26, 2018
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    Bellissimo documentario, per chi non ha problemi di inglese (mancano i sottotitoli in italiano) ed è amante della categoria, è un must have.
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  • Richard Huziak
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Excitement of Apollo Once More
    Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2013
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    As an "Apollo Kid" I was glued to the grainy TV images of the moon landing and all of the Apollo missions before and after. Forty years later, watching "In the Shadow of the Moon", the wonderment of it all is recalled, and it is just as good today as it was back then. The Apollo astronauts recount their stories and reflect on the program, now, in a very personal way. This is not really about the moon landings, but about the hearts and souls of the brave men who flew these missions. Their personal stories mixed with much reflective humor makes for the most amazing story that you can't tear yourself away from. It is a bit unfortunate that Neil Armstrong didn't participate in this landmark film, but all of the other guys make up for it. This was, and remains, an amazing adventure.
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