Description |
2 videodiscs (6 hr., 7 min.) : sound, black and white, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1. |
Note |
Title from container. |
Performer |
Commentary (segments 1 and 2): Mike Wallace ; segment 4 narrator: Clem Birch. |
Credits |
Race for space: Laurence E. Mascott (writer) ; David L. Wolper (producer/director) ; Elmer Bernstein (music) -- Project, man in space: Jack Haley, Jr. (producer/director) ; Malvin Wald (writer) ; Elmer Bernstein (music) -- Race for the moon: produced, written and directed by William Kronick -- Journey to the moon: produced by Brian Dehler & Noah Bucher ; Noah Bucher (writer) ; Brian Dehler (director) ; James Everest (music). |
Note |
"Ten-part documentary series" -- Container. |
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Collection of documentaries related to the space race and the Cold War. Originally broadcasted between 1958 and 1965. |
Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
Summary |
After World War II drew to a close, a new conflict began. The Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States spurred an engineering and scientific competition known as the 'Space Race.' From beginning to end, the American public's attention was captivated, and the various developments by the Soviet and U.S. space programs were heavily covered in the national media. |
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Renowned documentarian and filmaker David L. Wolper introduced American television audiences to the very first report about the Soviet and American space race (The Race for Space) which later earned an Oscar nomination. This groundbreaking television event, along with 2 subsequent documentary features narrated by Mike Wallace (60 Minutes), captures the worldwide phenomenon of space exploration and unlocking the mysteries of the universe. |
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Journey to the Moon: The Apollo 11 Story is an original documentary on the Apollo 11 moon landing which includes reflections by the crew of Apollo 11: Neil Armstrong, 'Buzz' Aldrin and Michael Collins. This amazing program recalls the breathtaking story behind the Apollo 11 space program and its heroic crew, bearing witness once again to the strength and determination of the American people. |
Contents |
Disc 1. The race for space ; Project : man in space ; Race for the moon -- Disc 2. Journey to the moon ; Apollo II : time of Apollo ; Apollo 12 : pinpoint for science ; Apollo 13 : Houston, we have a problem ; Apollo 17 : the last moon landing l Fly me to the moon and back ; JFK speach at Rice University ;Bonus features. |
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"This collection also contains classic documentaries from the NASA archive along with two spectacular NASA photography slideshows" -- Insert. |
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Bonus features: Apollo 11: time of Apollo -- Apollo 12: pinpoint for science -- Apollo 13: Houston, we have a problem -- Apollo 17: the last moon landing -- Fly me to the moon and back -- JFK speech at Rice University -- Slideshow: Apollo 11 -- Slideshow: The universe. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Artificial satellites, American.
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Artificial satellites, Russian.
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Space race -- United States -- History.
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Space race -- Soviet Union -- History.
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Artificial satellites, American. (OCoLC)fst00817471
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Artificial satellites, Russian. (OCoLC)fst00817479
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Space race. (OCoLC)fst01127802
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Soviet Union. (OCoLC)fst01210281
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Added Author |
Wallace, Mike, 1918-2012.
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Birch, Clem.
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Wolper Productions.
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Cine-O-matic, Inc.
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Mill Creek Entertainment.
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Standard No. |
683904525703 |
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