First Man on the Moon

Story

Synopsis

Neil Armstrong's family and friends, many of whom have never spoken publicly before, tell the story of the first man to set foot on the moon. Drawing heavily on unbroadcast archive footage and the unique perspectives of the contributors, this is an exclusive account of Neil Armstrong's extraordinary life story. From his childhood during America's Great Depression to the heady days of the space programme, his historic first step on the Moon and his famously private later life. Seen through the eyes of those who were with him, the film explores the man behind the myth, a man who was very much a product of his time. The film goes beyond his days as an astronaut and shows that his life after the flight of Apollo 11 was, in many ways equally challenging, as Armstrong came to terms with life outside NASA and the relentless demands of fame until his death in August 2012.

Directors

Christopher Riley, Duncan Copp

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

1 January 2012

Ensemble

Cast

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  Corey Johnson

  Narrator

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  Neil Armstrong

  Himself

• Michael Collins

  Himself

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  Buzz Aldrin

  Himself

• Dave Scott

  Himself

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  Samuel West

  Narrator (Voice UK)