In The Shadow Of The Moon is more a series of recollections; storytelling by those famed few who have visited another world, rather than a straight out chronological history of the Apollo projects. And it’s a better documentary for it. Seeing these spry old men – most in their seventies – recalling their adventures and looking trimmer and more grounded than most men half their age is a joy. Adding to that remastered film – some of it never seen before of the preparation for and the actual moon landings make this documentary a visual feast that conjures up the excitement and awe of the day, whilst helping ground those unfamiliar with a little of the history and reasons why America undertook this amazing engineering challenge.
Reviewed by: Jonathan Read. Rating: G – Suitable for General Audiences. Duration: 100 mins. Genre: Documentary, Biographical, Science. Director: David Sington. Distributor: Madman. Release Date: Available now.
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