First Man on the Moon 12 years old

One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

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.

Credits

First Man on the Moon Cast

Name Character
Neil Armstrong He was 81, 82 years old when he died as Himself
Corey Johnson He was 50, now 62 years old as Narrator
Buzz Aldrin He was 81, now 94 years old as Himself
Michael Collins He was 81, now 93 years old as Himself
Dave Scott He was 57, now 70 years old as Himself

First Man on the Moon Crew

Name Department
Christopher Riley as Director. Directing
Christopher Riley as Producer. Production
Duncan Copp as Director. Directing
Duncan Copp as Producer. Production
Ben Bowie as Executive Producer. Production
First Man on the Moon poster
First Man on the Moon (12 years)

One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

  • Release day: Sunday, January 01, 2012
  • Runtime: 54 minutes