Who created the documentary film Moonwalk One?
Francis Thompson and Alexander Hammid created the documentary film Moonwalk One. They received a call from NASA in early 1969 to produce the project with a budget of several million dollars.
Questions about Moonwalk One
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the special Director's Cut edition of Moonwalk One premiere?
The special Director's Cut edition of Moonwalk One premiered on Monday the 20th of July 2009. Theo Kamecke supervised this version which included a director's commentary and the story of making the film.
Why was Moonwalk One filmed using 35mm instead of 70mm?
Budget constraints forced the production team to switch from 70mm filming to 35mm equipment. Film processing costs were too high and lenses required larger crews than available during the moonwalk.
What music sources were used for the score of Moonwalk One?
Charles Morrow composed the score using heartbeat sounds, breathing, and cello lines for the Earth Poem sequence. Telemetry sounds originated from Mariner 4 which flew past Mars years earlier rather than from Apollo missions.
Where was Moonwalk One screened at the Cannes Film Festival in summer 1971?
Moonwalk One appeared at the Cannes Film Festival in summer 1971 where it won a special award. Critics described it as a sleeper hit after its initial distribution challenges.