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201111 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10

Space Exploration

Shoot for the Moon

201111 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10

One week before the historic Moon landing on July 21, 1969, a shoot took place in a hangar at Area 51.

Space Exploration

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Casandra Macías Gago

Synopsis

One week before the historic Moon landing on July 21, 1969, a shoot took place in a hangar at Area 51.

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Casandra Macías Gagodirector

Guillermo Benet

Guillermo Benetwriter

Layla Ruizwriter

Hugo Barahonacast

Guillermo Benet

Guillermo Benetcast

Synopsis

A hangar at Area 51 hosted a critical shoot one week before July 21st, 1969. This shoot prepared for the historic moment when humans first landed on the Moon. The world watched the landing on television in astonishment. The documentary presents an alternative perspective on events leading up to the Moon landing, contrasting the public’s experience with the preparations that took place. The film runs for 11 minutes.

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