The Time of Apollo (NAID 1261417)
"NASA looks back at the Apollo years"
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About this film
The Time of Apollo surveys NASA's lunar program through National Archives footage, summarizing mission milestones from early tests through the crewed landings for government and classroom use.
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About the production
Themes & topics
Historical background
Made in 1975, The Time of Apollo (NAID 1261417) reflects production norms of the post-studio era and expanding independent production—shorter runtimes, regional audiences, and limited preservation infrastructure.
Why this film matters
Historians reference The Time of Apollo (NAID 1261417) (1975) when discussing item in the National Archives and Records Administration's holdings.
Making of
Production details for The Time of Apollo (NAID 1261417) (1975) are drawn from archival listings and reference sources; surviving materials vary by title.
What critics said
Modern write-ups on The Time of Apollo (NAID 1261417) (1975) tend to focus on preservation status, stylistic choices, and placement within director or studio filmographies.
Did you know?
- item in the National Archives and Records Administration's holdings
Visual style
Visual style for The Time of Apollo (NAID 1261417) reflects period camera and lighting practice documented in surviving prints or stills.
Music
The Time of Apollo (NAID 1261417) belongs to the sound or transitional era; music and dialogue handling depend on the surviving print.
What audiences thought
The Time of Apollo (NAID 1261417) (1975) reached whatever regional audiences its distributor could access; later interest comes mainly from repertory and online preservation.
Film restoration
A copy or excerpt is available via Wikimedia Commons.
Where to watch
- Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The%20Time%20of%20Apollo%20-%201960%20to%201975%20(KSC-1960-to-1975-MH-NAS01-0001-The%20Time%20of%20Apollo-B%202140).webm