San Diego Space Society

“Moon Beat” screening

Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Events on May 20, 2010

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Location:
Space Traveler’s Emporium (map)
1947 30th Street, San Diego CA 92102

SDSpace is proud to present a special screening of the movie “Moon Beat.”

Photo courtesy of NASA

“Moon Beat” re-examines the epic 1969 flight of Apollo XI, on it’s 40th anniversary, with a behind-the-scenes look from top NASA officials and many leading journalists who covered the first moon landing and the U.S. Space program. The Summer of ’69 was an historic time, a turbulent time, and a time before cell phones, the Internet or 24-hour cable news. It was a time when newspapers and magazines flourished – alongside just three major U.S television networks. Around the world, the BBC covered the historic flight for an even larger European audience, and reporters from all corners of the globe were focused on just one story – the flight of Apollo XI and mankind’s Journey to the Moon.

Photo courtesy of George Alexander

The award-winning film also features interviews with senior NASA officials including Hugh W. Harris, Former Director of NASA Public Affairs and Jack King (Voice of Apollo) who is best remembered for his exhilarating Apollo launch countdowns by millions of Apollo enthusiasts around the world.

After the movie, director/producer Kevin Stirling will provide insight into the making of the film and answer questions.

For more details about the movie, go to http://moonbeatthemovie.com

Admission is FREE and popcorn is provided.

Please RSVP, as seating is limited.