First to the Moon

In December 1968, a trio of astronauts embarked on a journey to the Moon. This narrative explores their lives and the extraordinary tale of how they became the pioneers in venturing beyond Earth’s boundaries to reach the lunar surface. “First to the Moon” chronicles the remarkable Apollo 8 mission and the three astronauts who manned it. Utilizing restored archival footage from NASA, The National Archives, and the astronauts’ personal collections, this documentary transports viewers through time, tracing the crew members’ backgrounds and continuing to the present day.