
In the Shadow of the Moon
Remember when the whole world looked up.
Directed by David Sington
Produced by Discovery Films, Passion Pictures
A reverent documentary that uses pristine archival NASA footage and astronaut testimony to celebrate humanity's greatest technological and spiritual achievement.
Archival material from the original NASA film footage – much of it seen for the first time – plus interviews with the surviving astronauts, including Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke and Harrison Schmitt.
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Is In the Shadow of the Moon violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Does In the Shadow of the Moon end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is In the Shadow of the Moon scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is In the Shadow of the Moon easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is In the Shadow of the Moon sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like In the Shadow of the Moon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as In the Shadow of the Moon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like In the Shadow of the Moon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like In the Shadow of the Moon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like In the Shadow of the Moon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































