
The Day We Walked on the Moon
Documentary
Overview
On July 16, 1969, hundreds of thousands of spectators and an army of reporters gathered at Cape Kennedy to witness one of the great spectacles of the century: the launch of Apollo 11. Over the next few days, the world watched on with wonder and rapture as humankind prepared for its "one giant leap" onto the moon--and into history. Witness this incredible day, presented through stunning, remastered footage and interviews that takes you behind-the-scenes and inside the spacecraft, Mission Control, and the homes of the astronaut's families.
Top Cast
Michael Collins
Michael Collins
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Michael Collins
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Mark Strong
Mark Strong
Narrator (voice)
Mark Strong
Narrator (voice)


Brian May
Brian May
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Brian May
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Frank Borman
Frank Borman
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Frank Borman
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Professor Brian Cox
Professor Brian Cox
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Professor Brian Cox
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Michael J. Massimino
Michael J. Massimino
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Michael J. Massimino
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Charlie Duke
Charlie Duke
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Charlie Duke
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Mark Armstrong
Mark Armstrong
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Mark Armstrong
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Steve Bales
Steve Bales
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Steve Bales
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Dwight L. Chapin
Dwight L. Chapin
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Dwight L. Chapin
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