In the Shadow of the Moon (DVD, 2008)

This film is a documentary of interviews with most of the remaining Apollo Astronauts who went to the Moon. These men are all in their 70's now and finally they have had their chance to talk about their incredible experiences. I'm glad Ron Howard produced this movie before any more of them walk on.

They Apollo Program is probably the greatest endeavor the US ever did. In less than 10 years we created the technology that allowed us to visit the surface of our closest neighbor, the Moon. Personally I consider it the greatest thing we've ever done. If the US would tackle the energy crisis and global climate change with the same vigor, leadership, and determination that those of the Apollo Program had, we will succeed.

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the Apollo veterans talk of their experiences. I realized that these are normal guys who rose to the challenge and did great things. There was new footage of their time on the Moon which was digitally cleaned up. It looked great. My only disappointment was that Neil Armstrong did not participate in this film, but that was not the fault of the production team.

As a space buff I recommend to anyone who has an interest in space. I would also suggest getting those born after the 1960's to view this film so they can get a glimpse of what Apollo was all about.

I saw this one in theaters and I was excited to get it on DVD as well. It was a treat to see NASA footage that is never widely used. Who knew that there was a second camera, this one in COLOR, taping Armstrong's first steps on the moon?? Hearing about the experience of going to the moon from the astronauts themselves is always special and, after seeing this movie, Michael Collins' wit and personality will make him everybody's new favorite Apollo astronaut. Buy with confidence because I'm sure you'll enjoy the film. (If you're a moon landing hoax purporter, don't bother watching this...Then again, don't bother breathing oxygen either)

If you like space flight and want to know what it was like getting there this is the video for you. I missed most of the race to the moon because I was in flight school training for Vietnam and I find this very exciting. This is the first time I've seen the pioneers talking about how they felt about what they were doing. They are old men now and have many sage comments and stories. The video has an excellent director's comment track that is quite informative as to how the film footage was obtained and organized. The music is excellent and well used. I could have done without the genesis nonsense and found it offensive because this is purportedly about science and not christian voodoo. Enjoy yourself and have a good time seeing how we got where we now are.

This DVD is an excellent film/documentary on the Apollo missions to the moon. The interviews with the astronauts that set foot on the moon were insightful and informative. The visuals included in the film were outstanding also! After viewing this film, I had to have it!

I discovered "In the Shadow of the Moon" DVD at a local library and loved every aspect of the program so decided to buy a few copies to gift to family. It reveals an in depth perspective and insight given by our heros that risked their lives to explore the moon. Very entertaining and highly recommended for all ages with parental guidence.

I was looking for dvd for several months and finally found what i wanted at about the price i was willing to pay. order arrived faster than expected and have since viewed dvd. no problems encountered. will order again.

It was really good, we saw it on TV and wanted it for ourselves. Was really easy to order, and I got it quickly

This DVD is an exceptional documentary of the history of America's Moon Missions. The story itself is told from the Astronaut's perspective and in their own words. A true gem with absolutely incredible actual footage of the Apollo Moon Missions. Buy it!

To hear the Apollo astronauts recount their experiences of the time, coupled with their perspectives of what they did, at their advanced age, is a refreshing take on those heady days, and these men.

They are older, they look like your granddad , and they are national treasures.

This documentary doesn't get technical, it's concerned with the thoughts of men who volunteered for a national effort that inadvertently seeded the international movements that are concerned with environmental issues.

Two astronauts in particular, Michael Collins, and Alan Bean, give riveting testimonials.

This is not a rehash of previous docs, or government 'feel-good-about -your country' media offerings.

It's a personal and verifiable accounting of lives dedicated to a cause greater than even they could have envisioned,by men who are to this day, amazed and awed by their experiences, thankful for their opportunities, and moved both spiritually and philosophically about this planet and the life it contains.

If you like the space program, you will love this dvd. Told by the guys that actually did it, it is not to be missed.

Even if you were old enough to watch man's greatest adventure as it unfolded, this video is worth watching! Getting the perspective from the men who were actually there is a rare treat. The videos used as well as the commentary from the astronauts is well worth the time to watch.

A must have for any space fan!

Over the years since man's visits to the moon, various attempts have been made at looking back to see what it took to get there, how the achievement has impacted our society and whether or not we can or should take the next step -- a manned journey to Mars or beyond. While these efforts all contain at least the audio footage of Armstrong's "One small step..." soundbite, few concern themselves directly with the experience of the astronauts themselves in quite the same way as "In The Shadow of the Moon", which is told ENTIRELY by the men who actually made the trip. In fact, this rare look straight into the minds of those who walked on the surface of our nearest neighbor or piloted the shaceships who brought them there is more than just a curiousity or one more look at America's race to beat the Soviets to our only satellite; for those conducting historical research on this vital topic it constitutes a PRIMARY SOURCE. For the rest of us, "In The Shadow of the Moon" is perhaps the ultimate vicarious space journey, a chance to appreciate not just the sociological implications of exploring outer space, but a fly-on-the-wall opportunity to get inside the heads of one of the smallest, most elite groups of all time -- that of people who have walked on TWO worlds. The best addition to the space documentary genre in a long time, "In The Shadow of the Moon" belongs in the collection of any serious space nut.