APOLLO 11: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

This is an interesting perspective about the Apollo 11 mission as it was happening. It is from the British view instead of the American networks or NASA.The narrator admits in the show some of the original video was lost and he can only talk about what happened. This make the DVD less exciting and the reason I only give this presentation four stars. On the other side, there is a better look about the equipment and history behind the Apollo moon missions instead of just an entire film about "Go USA".

If you are a big James Burke fan, be sure to check out 'Apollo 11 - A night to Remember". This documentary recaps the original broadcasts of the Apollo 11 moon landings aired on the BBC. James Burke provides helpful-and sometimes hilarious-demonstrations of spaceflight technology, experiencing zero gravity, and by wearing a the spacesuit the same as the ones used by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin for walking on the Moon. I watched this show with my two young sons who absolutely loved it.James Burke is also famous for the series 'Connections' and 'The Day the Universe Changed' which are the best documentary series ever made in my opinion. Back in the 1990s both series were aired on The Learning Channel (TLC), and it was at this point I originally saw them. Both of these series should be required viewing in high schools and universities. The message they present never ages, which in itself is amazing for a documentary.James Burke is an excellent presenter (with a great sense of humour as well) who keeps you interested all along the way. To better understand the world we live in today, and how we all got here, I strongly recommend both of these series. You will never tire of watching them. You will not look at the history of science and technology the same ever again.I have ordered the sequel series 'Connections 2' and 'Connections 3' as well. I will be reviewing them once I have gone through both series.James Burke is also the author of several books, from both these series and other topics as well. Be sure to check them out.

I was quite looking forward to this title as it would give a different perspective on the Apollo 11 moon landing from the standard NASA stock footage videos that are out there. Little did I know how good it would actually be.Most of the actual footage in this DVD is black and white taken directly from the live feed that the BBC broadcast. Most DVDs give you Neil Armstrong coming down the LM ladder, his first step on the moon and maybe a couple of more short clips. This DVD contains a good 45 minutes or more of Neil and Buzz's moonwalk, a lot of footage which I had previously not seen (I have most of the DVDs relating to the Apollo program).There is also footage during the voyage to the moon that I have not seen anywhere including a tour of the LM and command module (in color).Also on the DVD are interesting asides like a presenter taking off the spacesuit and showing you all the different pieces that make it up.Overall a worthy addition to any Apollo or NASA fans collections.

The apollo "landings were faked. Watch "American Moon" instead.

this documentary apply captures the technical aspects and fever of the Apollo 11 space flight. Some of the footage is grainy though and a the film seems to leave out some key details.

The DVD, "Apollo 11: a Night to Remember," contains reconstructed BBC coverage of the Apollo 11 mission. The DVD (which is hosted by Sir Patrick Moore) provides an excellent overview of the Apollo 11 mission. The disc contains large amounts of uninterrupted recordings from Apollo 11 television transmissions (including the television transmissions from the surface of the moon, showing Neil Armstrong's famous first step onto the lunar surface).This DVD also includes a vintage episode of Sir Patrick Moore's series, "The Sky at Night."

It goes from first launch, all the way to splashdown. Very detailed showing what was happening inside the capsule and outside. It’s the day Neil Armstrong first stepped on the moon.

Interesting look at the first moon landing from a British perspective.

Exellent documentaire d'époque.