First to the Moon
“Meet the three men who saved 1968”
Synopsis
When the world was in turmoil, three men went faster and farther than anyone thought possible. This is the story of the first people to leave the Earth and travel to the Moon — this is Apollo 8. Through restored archival films and audio, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders tell you in their own words how their three different stories got them into the same tiny capsule pointed at the Moon — and what happened next.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Apollo 8 Launch
Type: Clip • Published 2018-01-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Release to Kickstarter backers
Festival / Special Debut
June 4, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 4, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Hildebrandt
- Original Title
- First to the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Eventide Visuals
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Hildebrandt
Jon Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Martin
Producer
Paul Hildebrandt
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About First to the Moon
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What is First to the Moon about?
When the world was in turmoil, three men went faster and farther than anyone thought possible. This is the story of the first people to leave the Earth and travel to the Moon — this is Apollo 8. Through restored archival films and audio, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders tell you in their own words how their three different stories got them into the same tiny capsule pointed at the Moon — and what happened next.
Who directed First to the Moon?
First to the Moon was directed by Paul Hildebrandt.
Who stars in First to the Moon?
The principal cast of First to the Moon includes Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, Bill Anders.
When was First to the Moon released and how long is it?
First to the Moon was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.