First Man [DVD]

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First Man is a 2018 biographical drama directed by Damien Chazelle that chronicles astronaut Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission, which resulted in the first human walk on the Moon in 1969. The film, based on James R. Hansen’s book, presents an intimate look at Armstrong’s perspective across the decade leading to this historic spaceflight, examining both the triumphs and personal costs of one of history’s most perilous undertakings. The ensemble cast includes Claire Foy, Ryan Gosling, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Jason Clarke, and Ciarán Hinds.

This single-disc DVD release from Universal Pictures runs two hours and twenty-one minutes and carries a PG-13 rating. Special features include deleted scenes, a director’s commentary with Damien Chazelle, screenwriter Josh Singer, and editor Tom Cross, plus featurettes exploring the film’s production, astronaut training, NASA shooting locations, and the recreation of the lunar landing sequence. Own this compelling account of space exploration history on physical media at a used price.