Apollo 11 (2019) is a critically acclaimed documentary directed by Todd Douglas Miller. The film chronicles NASA’s historic 1969 Apollo 11 mission, which resulted in the first humans landing on the moon.

What sets Apollo 11 apart is its use of newly discovered, high-resolution 65mm footage and over 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings from the mission. The documentary immerses viewers in the events as they unfolded, without narration or interviews, relying entirely on real-time visuals and audio to tell the story.

The film captures key moments of the mission, from the preparation and launch of the Saturn V rocket to Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the lunar surface and the safe return of the astronauts to Earth. It features stunning, never-before-seen footage of the astronauts—Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins—and the intense atmosphere at NASA’s Mission Control.

The documentary’s meticulous attention to detail, combined with a riveting score by composer Matt Morton, provides a gripping and awe-inspiring experience.