In the Shadow of the Moon (2008)

DVD

This documentary tells the story of man's missions to the moon. The 12 men who walked on the surface and their missions are detailed in a stunning visual presentation with footage from the flights and memories from the actual men who rode the Apollo missions to the moon. These are the only humans who have ever seen the earth in its entirety. They are the only ones who have stepped on another celestial terrain. These are the men who had the world watching as they took their "small" steps and had the right stuff. Their first-hand testimonies are woven into the film footage, giving viewers a remarkable overview of the Apollo program. Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Charlie Duke and Harrison Schmitt reminisce about their experience in the space program and their missions to the moon.

Additional features include an introduction by Ron Howard, deleted and extended scenes, new footage from the missions, and a bonus about the music in the film.

This is a remarkable film that takes viewers on the ride of their lives. The astronauts describe their flights and how they felt during lift off and decent back to earth. Just having the personal accounts from the men is great, but combining those with the footage makes this a very special DVD.