Movie Matinee: First to the Moon: The Journey of Apollo 8

Movie Matinee: First to the Moon: The Journey of Apollo 8
Tuesday, December 16th, 1:00 p.m.

Experience the awe-inspiring story of humanity’s first journey beyond Earth’s orbit. This gripping documentary follows the groundbreaking 1968 Apollo 8 mission—the first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon and return safely home. Through rare archival footage from NASA, the National Archives, and personal astronaut collections, the film highlights the courage, precision, and sense of wonder that propelled this historic voyage.

Among its most unforgettable moments is the capture of “Earthrise” by astronaut Bill Anders, an unexpected photograph that transformed our perspective of our planet and remains one of the most influential images ever taken. The film runs approximately 120 minutes, is rated TV-MA, is free and open to the public, and is made possible through Kanopy.