In the Shadow of the Moon
I just finished watching In the Shadow of the Moon, a documentary about the Apollo program’s moon missions. Definitely a must-watch for anyone with even a small interest in space and the space program. The film is especially interesting because all of the dialogue/narration is provided through interviews with the men that actually traveled to the moon.
Neil Armstrong is the one notable exception, since he declined to be included in the film. He’s apparently a pretty reclusive guy and feels like his name and likeness have been exploited for questionable purposes over the years. His omission from the movie, however, makes it almost more interesting, because you get to hear the other astronauts’ deep reverence and respect for him as a fellow astronaut and human being.
This movie reminded me of the several books I read a few years ago (when I was on a space history kick), and how much of a different era it was back then. Back when our government and citizens were so much more willing to participate in something meaningful. Nowadays it seems like the public has automatic disdain for anything educational or cool.
