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Moonwalk One

7.2

/10

328 rated

2009•1 h 36 m•United States

This documentary from 1970 explores all aspects of the Apollo 11 Moon mission.

Documentary

Cast (7)

Laurence Luckinbill

Self - Narrator

Robert H. Goddard

Sharon Sites Adams

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Reviews

Sueilaa_Afzal

29/05/2023 14:01

source: Moonwalk One

Jeancia Jeudina

23/05/2023 06:35

The landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon on the evening of July 20, 1969 was one of the great moments in the history not just of the United States but also of the human race in general. The culmination of the "Space Race" that started with the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in October 4, 1957, the lunar landing was by no means achieved without sacrifice, given that Roger Chaffee, Gus Grissom, and Ed White were asphyxiated in that terrible Apollo 1 flash fire on the Kennedy Space Center launch pad in 1967. Nor did it come cheap, with billions spent to make this eternal dream of Mankind come true. But it was precisely because of these real-life dangers that Apollo 11 was arguably the greatest human triumph of an otherwise tragically troubled 20th century. The first film to take on this monumental event was 1972's MOONWALK ONE. While it has understandably been vastly overshadowed by the brilliant 2019 film APOLLO 11, MOONWALK ONE nevertheless had an immediacy that few other documentaries had during that same time on the subject of space. As directed by Theo Karnecke, and narrated by actor Lawrence Luckinbill, this film utilizes much of the same NASA footage that Todd Douglas Miller would use, in vastly restored form, in his 2019 masterpiece. And while this is a clearly dated film, it is nevertheless still a thoroughgoing look at the event, going from the past events of discovery (Magellan; Columbus, etc.) to the actual construction of the components of the Apollo spacecraft, including the massive Saturn V launch vehicles At times, it may be tempting to think that MOONWALK ONE is a hagiographic ode to NASA and its manned space flight program, which has expended several hundred billion dollars of the American taxpayers' money during its existence. Whether that's true or not will obvious be argued from now until doomsday. But even if this were indeed the truth, history has shown that it was still money well worth having been spent, in singular contrast to putting trillions of dollars more into the voracious maw of the military-industrial complex for endless wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and getting absolutely nothing but dead and crippled soldiers and civilians, and endless political strife. Not simply an ode to American nationalism or hubris (which would make it merely simplistic n the extreme), MOONWALK ONE, even if a relic by our standards, nevertheless is still a relic well worth studying, and worthy of an '8' rating.

eli

23/05/2023 06:35

Throughout history there have been several defining moments that have earmarked mankind's development. The advent of flight, the creation of the atomic bomb, and the successful launch of sputnik are just a few moments in time that have usurred mankind forward along a progressive curve of evolution. Quite possibly one of the most important events that dots man's historic timeline would have to be the first manned flight to reach the lunar surface. As this moment single handedly marked a turning point in the way we looked at ourselves as existing on a lonely rock in an infinitely immense universe we began to realize just how fragile we truly are. At the same time we gained a very different perception of the way we look at the night's companion, the moon. The earth literally stood still and close to 500 million people glued themselves to their television sets to watch an unprecedented and never before seen glimpse of the surface of the moon. People sat around their TV's and watched as the first man to ever step foot on another object in space cemented in time, not only a memorable phrase synonymous with the event, but at the same time gave people young and old something to dream about. This historical document not only chronicles the process of construction of the vehicle used by the astronauts up too pre-launch, but it also follows both man and machine on their perilous upward decent to that "big ball of cheese" that hangs above us at night. Lighting the way, for travelers like Ferdinand Magellan and Christopher Columbus as they made treacherous and perilous voyages into the dangerous reaches of the unknown, the moon has always been there to guide us along our nights travels. Spectacularly edited and well written, this is by far one of the finest cinematic productions that NASA, or anyone for that matter, has produced on the topic of the first lunar landing. It is a testament to the bravery of those fine gentlemen that undertook that historic mission and just the same it gives well deserved credit to all those that made the mission possible. It is an emotionally inspiring piece that makes one proud to not only be an American but instills a deep sense of pride to be a part of this wonderfully fragile and beautiful place that we call Earth. Having gone the distance and returned safely, maybe now we can look up and have a better appreciation for that light that fills the night's sky.

rickycuaca

23/05/2023 06:35

I recently saw this film on NASA's television service. Unlike most NASA documentaries this is not your typical dry look at Apollo. Instead, we get a great philosophical look at the importance of humankind's first steps on another body. For the most part, the film avoids the usual pablum of Woodstock, Vietnam, hippies etc. The moods invoked by the film are indeed introspective.The spooky electronic soundtrack adds to the moodiness. Only now that the Apollo program has been regulated to the history books has the mainstream media finally accepted Apollo as an important event in human history. For far too long it was a footnote in the pages of the 1960s with too much attention given to the hippie movement and Woodstock. My only complaint is that this film seems to be unavailable to the general public. I believe that this is one of the finest movies ever released on the Apollo program.

『1v4』SANAD

23/05/2023 06:35

I had the pleasure of seeing this film in HD at the BFI in London last night and the experience was completely spell binding! Being too young to have witnessed the events 40 years ago first hand I have always had a sense of having missed out on a momentous occasion and wondered if I would ever see a comparative event in my life time, having seen this wonderful film last night I have now had the closest thing to an experience of having actually been there at the time of the Apollo 11 mission, the pacing of the film is perfect, the imagery sublime, most sequences are magnificent due the the stunning use of archive footage, though seen many times in subsequent films, here seems fresh and new and full of wonder. I left the cinema as though waking from a dream, this film is profoundly affecting even 40 years on, a true time capsule intended for us the audience of the future to revel in awe at the achievements of the few, for the many and the realisation of this magnificent dream. The restoration is flawless, the film truly sparkles with vivid charm and an overwhelming respect for the source material. Director Theo Kamecke has achieved breathtaking feat in my humble opinion......... ........thanks for the memories.

user7012677194272

23/05/2023 06:35

Bad music, tendentious narration, false drama that hides the real dramas, not a good effort. NASA was awful at self-promotion. The worst part of this film is how uncool it is - how wrong it gets the cultural times - like those very unhip adults who tried to sport the latest youth fashions in the 1970s. Maybe you should watch this film while sitting in a Naugahyde chair in a room with orange shag carpeting, sipping a glass of iced Dubonnais. Thankfully, a few modern films do a far better job, including the wonderful "Chasing the Moon" and "Apollo 11", just released this year.

Di

20/05/2023 15:48

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Zoeeyyy

13/03/2023 23:55

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Mihlali Ndamase

22/11/2022 07:18

The landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon on the evening of July 20, 1969 was one of the great moments in the history not just of the United States but also of the human race in general. The culmination of the "Space Race" that started with the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in October 4, 1957, the lunar landing was by no means achieved without sacrifice, given that Roger Chaffee, Gus Grissom, and Ed White were asphyxiated in that terrible Apollo 1 flash fire on the Kennedy Space Center launch pad in 1967. Nor did it come cheap, with billions spent to make this eternal dream of Mankind come true. But it was precisely because of these real-life dangers that Apollo 11 was arguably the greatest human triumph of an otherwise tragically troubled 20th century. The first film to take on this monumental event was 1972's MOONWALK ONE. While it has understandably been vastly overshadowed by the brilliant 2019 film APOLLO 11, MOONWALK ONE nevertheless had an immediacy that few other documentaries had during that same time on the subject of space. As directed by Theo Karnecke, and narrated by actor Lawrence Luckinbill, this film utilizes much of the same NASA footage that Todd Douglas Miller would use, in vastly restored form, in his 2019 masterpiece. And while this is a clearly dated film, it is nevertheless still a thoroughgoing look at the event, going from the past events of discovery (Magellan; Columbus, etc.) to the actual construction of the components of the Apollo spacecraft, including the massive Saturn V launch vehicles At times, it may be tempting to think that MOONWALK ONE is a hagiographic ode to NASA and its manned space flight program, which has expended several hundred billion dollars of the American taxpayers' money during its existence. Whether that's true or not will obvious be argued from now until doomsday. But even if this were indeed the truth, history has shown that it was still money well worth having been spent, in singular contrast to putting trillions of dollars more into the voracious maw of the military-industrial complex for endless wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and getting absolutely nothing but dead and crippled soldiers and civilians, and endless political strife. Not simply an ode to American nationalism or hubris (which would make it merely simplistic n the extreme), MOONWALK ONE, even if a relic by our standards, nevertheless is still a relic well worth studying, and worthy of an '8' rating.

🌹Rifi | ريفي🌹

22/11/2022 07:18

Bad music, tendentious narration, false drama that hides the real dramas, not a good effort. NASA was awful at self-promotion. The worst part of this film is how uncool it is - how wrong it gets the cultural times - like those very unhip adults who tried to sport the latest youth fashions in the 1970s. Maybe you should watch this film while sitting in a Naugahyde chair in a room with orange shag carpeting, sipping a glass of iced Dubonnais. Thankfully, a few modern films do a far better job, including the wonderful "Chasing the Moon" and "Apollo 11", just released this year.