For All Mankind

For All Mankind

Release Date

1989

Director

  • Al Reinert

Cast

  • Jim Lovell
  • Kenneth Mattingly
  • Russell Schweickart

Al Reinert’s documentary is the story of the 24 men who traveled to the moon, told in their words, in their voices, using the images of their experiences.

Sorting through nearly one hundred hours of film and sound recordings recovered from NASA, director Al Reinert created this documentary on the Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s, commemorating man's landing on the moon. The film is a montage of images with voice-over interviews and commentary from the participating astronauts. Brian Eno, famous for his ethereal music, provides the score. For All Mankind was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1990.

Past Programs

2014

The Success of the Apollo Moon Mission

Belcourt Theatre, Nashville, TN

2016

One Giant Leap for Mankind

Austin Film Society, Austin, TX

2021

Is it possible to live on the moon?

Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA