First Man
Sloan Foundation Film
Release Date
2018
Film Synopsis
The riveting story of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues, the nation—of one of the most dangerous missions in history.
On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam to tell the story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores triumph, sacrifice, and leading under the pressure of grace and tragedy.
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Possible Topics
- The moon landing
- Space exploration
- Bravery and resilience
Past Programs
2018
Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI
2019
Athens Ciné, Athens, GA
Belcourt Theatre, Nashville, TN
Cameo Cinema, St Helena, CA
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA
Gold Coast Arts Center, Great Neck, NY
2023
Block Cinema: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2024
Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale, FL