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'Apollo 11' film to show first moon landing like never before

A new cinematic space event film promises to show audiences the historic Apollo 11 first moon landing mission like they have never seen before.

"Apollo 11," from director Todd Douglas Miller, will feature never-before-seen large format film footage of the 1969 mission that landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the moon. The feature-length documentary is executive produced by CNN Films and produced by Miller's Statement Pictures.

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The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 24 to February 3, 2019.

"Apollo 11" is included among 16 world-premiere films in U.S. Documentary Competition:

APOLLO 11 / U.S.A. (Director: Todd Douglas Miller, Producers: Todd Douglas Miller, Thomas Petersen, Evan Krauss) — A purely archival reconstruction of humanity's first trip to another world, featuring never-before-seen 70mm footage and never-before-heard audio from the mission. World Premiere

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Vanity Fair tells how "Apollo 11" captured the moon landing mission and a "snapshot of our collective history."
In May of last year, [director Todd] Miller received a startling e-mail from [National Archives supervisory archivist Dan] Rooney. "I was used to the way in which archivists and librarians communicate, which is typically very monotone, very even keel," Miller said. "But I get this e-mail from Dan, and it's just insanely long and full of exclamation points and bolded words." Rooney's staff had located a cache of largely unprocessed film that he identified as the "65mm Panavision collection." (In this format, the negative is shot on 65-mm. film and then printed as a 70-mm. positive.) "The collection consists of approximately 165 source reels of materials, covering Apollo 8 through Apollo 13," Rooney wrote. "Thus far, we have definitively identified 61 of those 165 that relate directly to the Apollo 11 mission, including astronaut mission preparations, launch, recovery, and astronaut engagement and tours after the mission."

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MacGillivray Freeman Films has acquired the giant screen institutional distribution rights to "Apollo 11," which in this 40-minute cut may be titled "Apollo 11: First Steps" when it is released in May 2019.
"We are so excited to bring this exceptional project to institutional giant screen theatres and to share this extraordinary moment in time with audiences," said Patty Collins, Director of Global Sales at MacGillivray Freeman Films. "What could be more perfect for the giant screen than man's first steps on the moon?"

A feature-length, 90-minute version of the film, Apollo 11, will be distributed theatrically by Neon; CNN Films retains television rights to both versions of the documentary feature.

"MacGillivray Freeman have been the 'gold standard' in large-format film for a very long time and we're really excited to be working with them on this amazing project. We can't think of a better partner to bring this remarkable discovery of 65mm footage to the giant screen," said Miller.

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'Apollo 11' lands at Sundance with never-before-seen mission footage

Attendees at this year's Sundance Film Festival are getting a first look at never-before-seen footage from the first moon landing mission.

Billed as "a cinematic event fifty years in the making," director Todd Douglas Miller's "Apollo 11" premiered Thursday (Jan. 24) as one of the festival's opening night films. The 93-minute documentary, presented by Neon and CNN Films, was crafted from a newly-discovered trove of large-format, 65mm footage and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings to provide a new look of one of the most iconic and historic moments in human history.

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For the past few years, I have been serving as the historical consultant on "Apollo 11." So it has been fantastic to finally see the film reach audiences at Sundance. Here are a few photos from the past couple of days.

Both Neon and CNN Films held parties for the film's premiere at their respective lounges. Neon partnered with Lyft for their lounge, decorating the walls with stills from "Apollo 11," as pictured here:

Here with (left to right): director Todd Miller, Rick Armstrong, composer Matt Morton and producer Tom Petersen.

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Here we are before the premiere on Thursday night (Jan. 24). From left to right: archival producer Stephen Slater, composer Matt Morton, Rick Armstrong, myself, audio restoration and technical consultant Ben Feist, director Todd Miller, producer Thomas Petersen, sound designer Eric Milano and Bryan Elmer.

After the premiere screened, we were all invited up for a Q&A:

On Friday night (Jan. 25), "Apollo 11" was screened at the Sundance Mountain Resort, where the festival first began. Here, joining myself, Todd Miller, Rick Armstrong and Ben Feist are Ryan Turner and Danielle Roosa, the granddaughter of Apollo 14 command module pilot Stu Roosa.

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The reviews are starting to come in and "Apollo 11" is currently trending 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Here are a few of the reviews:
  • New York Post

    ...there's a new documentary that absolutely must be seen by anyone who's ever owned a telescope or pretended a stock pot was their astronaut helmet. Called "Apollo 11," the movie tells the story of the 1969 moon landing using spectacularly restored old footage, much of which has never been seen before. The picture is, at times, so crisp and clear — think follicles of hair, sandwich wrappers on the Mission Control desk — that it could've been shot last week.

  • The Wrap

    Mostly, this is a blow-by-blow of the mission, condensing eight days in space to less than 80 minutes of screen time. Restricted to existing footage plus some explanatory graphics, the filmmakers manage to explore all facets of a mission that mostly ran like clockwork – and while you wouldn't be in the theater if you didn't know how it ends, they manage to throw in enough small surprises and inventive touches to keep a familiar story from flagging.

  • IndieWire

    It's rare that picture quality can inspire a physical reaction, but the opening moments of "Apollo 11," in which a NASA camera crew roams around the base of the rocket and spies on some of the people who've come to gawk at it from a beach across the water, are vivid enough to melt away the screen that stands between them. The clarity takes your breath away, and it does so in the blink of an eye; your body will react to it before your brain has time to process why, after a lifetime of casual interest, you're suddenly overcome by the sheer enormity of what it meant to leave the Earth and land somewhere else. By tricking you at a base sensory level into seeing the past as though it were the present, Miller cuts away the 50 years that have come between the two, like a heart surgeon who cuts away a dangerous clot so that the blood can flow again.

  • Variety

    "Apollo 11" has no narration, no talking heads, and so for 93 flash-cut minutes we're simply gazing at these marvelous and inexplicable images of things that happened long ago. There's a fantastic design to it, of course; the machines are like a heavy-duty form of magic, and the voyage comes off like clockwork. But what the images channel is the wonder of the unprecedented.

  • The Hollywood Reporter

    Much of the footage in Apollo 11 is, by virtue of both access and proper preservation, utterly breathtaking. The sense of scale, especially in the opening minutes, sets the tone as rocket is being transported to the launch pad and resembles nothing so much as a scene from Star Wars only with the weight and grandeur that come from 6.5 million pounds of machinery instead of CG.

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Exciting stuff, Robert. Who'd have thought we would be seeing new Apollo 11 footage some 50 years after the event! Hopefully there is a home release at some point.

It's also interesting that the newly-discovered footage covers Apollo 8 to 13. Has any work been done, or is going to be done, with footage from the other missions? Hopefully that also sees the light of day.

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I wonder if the recently discovered medium format footage of the rocket is something like these 70mm strips of the rocket on the pad? Due to the little movement in the clouds they must have been taken quickly after one an other.

There should be an incredible resolution in those slides, easily 8000x8000 on my Nikon Coolscan 8000! Imagine this running at high speed for virtually no grain!

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Looking forward to seeing the film, Robert, and what a discovery it had to be in finding the large format 65mm film footage after so many years. It looked real cool from just seeing the teaser trailer of it and what a honor it must be in working/being a part of the special Apollo 11 film crew.

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Robert, congratulations on your collectSPACE article being linked on the Drudge Report. That's quite a coveted accomplishment. Be prepared for a torrent of of web hits.

Looking forward to this motion picture, especially with the knowledge that you were involved in its production.

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Thanks! Yes, Drudge is sending quite a few new people our way. (Hello out there if you're reading, welcome to collectSPACE!)

Ken and Niels, I think you're going to love this film when it comes to theaters. As Rick Armstrong put it at last night's screening, his jaw was on the floor from start to finish — and this wasn't even the IMAX cut.

Mike Collins saw an early cut of film's first 30 minutes in IMAX and Buzz Aldrin has seen the full film as screened at Sundance. They both had some very nice things to say about the film.

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Has any work been done, or is going to be done, with footage from the other missions?
Yes, all of the film that was scanned at 8K will be turned back over to the National Archives, to allow other filmmakers the chance to use this material, too. And there may still be more to come from our team... stay tuned.

(Oh, and yes, after the theatrical and IMAX run and the CNN broadcast, there will be video on demand and home media releases.)

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From Buzz Aldrin on Twitter:
Enjoying my time with the Apollo 11 documentary film crew and director Todd Douglas Miller, at a private screening in NYC. The movie opened yesterday at Sundance Film Festival to great reviews. Well done.

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'Apollo 11' trailer, poster show enormity of first moon landing mission

To paraphrase the words spoken by Buzz Aldrin when he first set foot on the moon, the new trailer for "Apollo 11" is "magnificent resolution."

Released on Monday (Jan. 28), four days after the documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, the two-minute video offers a glimpse of some of the film's never-before-seen footage from the historic first moon landing mission 50 years ago.

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Brutally sharp Panavision scans, as you expect from the format.

Thanks you for digitally preserving the film. Where will the film be stored long-term?

I always thought 65mm Panavision cameras were huge, what model did they use for the indoor shots with little room? Were there ever any thoughts to bring a Panavision camera onboard?

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All of the material will eventually be turned over the National Archives.

The cameras were quite large. For one of the scenes in the launch control center, the cameraman sat in a wheelchair and was pushed past each row of computers and consoles.

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Robert, what an exciting privilege for you to work on this documentary. I just have to say how stunned I am to hear that 70mm Panavision footage from the launch, mission control and the recovery just sat in the can for a full half-century completely untouched. It's incredible.

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Fantastic Robert!! When it releases how do we get the cool poster?

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Ditto on the poster!!

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The poster is only digital at present, but if/when physical posters are available, I will be happy to share how to obtain them.

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"Apollo 11" has won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Editing at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival!

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Congratulations and very much looking forward to seeing.

Such amazing source material. The visceral reaction of seeing 50 year old events with modern clarity as described in the IndieWire review is intriguing, but makes sense.

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Wow, after seeing the trailer, I just know the movie will bring tears to my eyes as it brings back memories of where I was when watching the liftoff, landing, moonwalk, and splashdown — all very vivid pictures in my mind.

I'm so grateful that these documentaries and products are still being unburied and made available to us, and are being released into the mainstream public to those many people who weren't able to witness "Man's Greatest Adventure" when it happened live. Thanks to Robert and all those involved who continue to keep these priceless memories alive.

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'Apollo 11' documentary to launch onto IMAX screens on March 1

"Apollo 11" now has a launch date.

The Todd Douglas Miller documentary, which features never-before-seen 70mm footage and previously unheard audio from the historic first moon landing mission, will exclusively debut in IMAX theaters for one week only beginning March 1.

The feature-length film, which premiered to critical acclaim at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, will then open in movie theaters everywhere on March 8.

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The inevitable question Robert: are there plans to release the move on DVD and Blu-ray and if so when?

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Eventually, yes, but not until later this year at soonest.

If you have the chance to see it in the theater, and especially in IMAX, do not pass up the opportunity. The footage is at its most spectacular on the giant screen.

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Just watched in IMAX tonight in LA — what a fantastic and beautiful film.

The one shocking error I saw on the screen was when they showed a scene inside mission control in Houston and up in big letters in the title is flashed "Eugene Krantz, Flight Director". I find it somewhat surprising that a production of this caliber would not have done a simple spell check of Mr. Kranz's name!

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Glad you enjoyed the film!

Unfortunately, yes, when the film was re-cut after Sundance for the IMAX and theatrical release, an old file was used to re-typeset the chyrons and the misspelling made it in unnoticed. It will be corrected in later versions of the film.

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Eleven hidden space history details in new documentary 'Apollo 11'

In the new documentary film "Apollo 11," audiences are treated to a sweeping view of the first moon landing mission, packed with both iconic and seldom-seen details.

Absent of narration and interviews, "Apollo 11" lets its visuals and archival audio speak for itself. The result is an immersive experience that engages the general public and space history enthusiasts, alike.

Here, for the benefit of all, are 11 details to look for when watching "Apollo 11."

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Wow!! When will this be released in the UK?

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International distribution is expected to be announced soon.

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Saw “Apollo 11” today and it is stunning. See it in the theater if you can. If you have to drive to see it in IMAX then do it. The attention to detail is incredible. And for those who thought that First Man missed the mark as far as the Apollo mission details, this film is dead on. If you wait for home video you will enjoy it but will have missed a great experience.

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Dave, couldn't agree more. Loved this film from start to finish! The pre-launch and launch scenes are so cool. And the shots on the moon actually made me feel like I was on the moon. Yes, definitely needs to be seen on the big screen. Just an awesome experience. Plan to see it at least one more time.

Robert, I'm sure it brings you much joy to see something so awesome that you worked on on the big screen. Congratulations! Well done!

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Just saw the documentary Apollo 11 today in IMAX ... A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!

If you can see it in IMAX, do it! But hurry — it is only showing in IMAX for about a week and then will receive a general release in theaters.

I cannot say enough great things about this film. It will be an automatic "buy" for me whenever the Blu-ray is released. The music fits the mood perfectly, and the personalities of the crew members come through clearly. There was a LOT of footage I have not seen before as well.

And the video quality... just stunning. I seriously considered going back to the box office to buy another ticket to watch again, it was that good.

Seriously, do your self a favor and go see this movie in the theater!

Congrats, Robert, on a job well done in helping the filmmakers to capture the historical accuracy.

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I also heartily recommend this movie after attending a screening at the IMAX theater in Westminster, Colorado.

The footage that struck me the most was from the launch, as it gives the viewer a chance to see the diversity of those who made the trip to the Cape and makes one feel among the thousands of spectators who witnessed this epocal event. The footage of the launch itself is especially memorable when viewed in an IMAX theater, as the viewer feels the sound that the Saturn V produces. Although there is no talking head to explain everything that happens in the film, this lends it a majestic quality that will add to its appeal.

The audience clapped when the screening ended and I am also glad that I watched the film the way it was meant to be watched.

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Just got home from watching the movie at an IMAX theatre in Tempe, Arizona. Like others have said the launch sequence is outstanding and the sound is amazing. Even though there is no commentary the movie keeps your attention with the stunning views and audio between the ground and crew as well as the descriptions by the Public Information Officer. I followed the mission in 1969 and this movie brought back a lot of memories. I highly recommend that it be seen in it's IMAX format.

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I've seen it twice now in IMAX. A truly amazing experience. The launch sequence is a spectacular display of the Saturn V's power. My entire body felt the audio track of the launch. Although we all know the success of the landing, the film's approach to showing it kept me on the edge of my seat. A beautiful film that turns back the clock and brings the days of Apollo back to life. I highly recommend seeing it.

Congratulations Robert with your work on the film. I enjoyed seeing collectSPACE in the credits.

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Oh BOY you guys are selling this well — I've GOT to see this!!!!! And I promise I'll see it at an IMAX!!

The lack of talking heads/narration sounds unusual though...

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The lack of talking heads/narration sounds unusual though...
It really does work ... if you saw the recent documentary "They Shall Not Grow Old," which documented the experiences of British soldiers in the trenches in World War I (another highly recommended documentary) then the format will seem familiar — in that documentary, all of the narration was done by using oral history recordings of the soldiers' own voices. There was no modern narration, and it worked very well.

With the "Apollo 11" doc, the only nit I would pic (and it is a very, very minor one that does not detract from the experience) is that there was no indication of the fact that it took around 4 hours before the astronauts exited the LM on the lunar surface before the moon walk happened. In the doc, it seems as though they landed and almost immediately stepped outside — I thought that a note could have been made on the screen to say "four hours after the landing" or something like that.

So fear not, the documentary flows well and is very easy to follow without a constant narration track, which would have taken away from the overall viewing experience.


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