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Movie Reviews of Apollo 1
Movie Review: A tribute to the crew of Apollo 1
Summary: 5 Stars
This single disc DVD provides a comprehensive chronology on the subject of the Apollo 1 (unflown) mission that ended in a horrific fatal fire inside the spacecraft with the crew trapped inside on the evening of January 27, 1967. Much of it I had not previously seen (i.e., crew training, altitude chamber tests, Ed White's speech at Brooks AFB just after his Gemini 4 mission, etc). For the first time, the audio transmissions of the last minutes of the countdown rehersal that ended with the deaths of Grissom, White, and Chaffee are available to be heard by the general public, (though the viewer is given a choice of bypassing the crew's frantic calls for help). This was completely unexpected. Though difficult to listen to, it does illustrate better than anything just how fast the fire - fed by pure oxygen at about 17psi and flammable materials - raced through the cockpit and why the crew never had a chance to remove the complicated hatch and exit to safety. Furthermore, the DVD provides a look at the careers of each of the valiant crew members (i.e., Grissom receiving his astronaut wings, etc). This DVD by Spacecraft Films is not only informative but also serves as a tribute to Grissom, White, and Chaffee. It is a "must have" for anyone who is interested in the history of manned spaceflight.Movie Review: Apollo 1 DVD A Remarkable Achievement
Summary: 5 Stars
When you view this DVD about the fire that killed three Apollo astronauts in January 1967, you are transported back to 1967 with the remarkable film footage that documents the Apollo 1 mission and the fire investigation. The old cars and the primitive telephone equipment quickly demonstrate that you're not in the 21st century anymore, Toto. The most poignant portion of the DVD is the complete audio recording of the test at pad 34 during the final half-hour before the fire. The cries of the trapped astronauts are very graphic, and there is an edited version of the tape that omits the final seconds of the test. A comprehensive file of still pictures of the preparations for Apollo 1 and the aftermath are also included (although this reviewer had a very difficult time opening
the photos for viewing). The DVD is an incredible account of the Apollo 1 accident, and serves as a very fitting memorial to the crew of Apollo 1.
Very highly recommended.
Movie Review: Dignity and respect.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is really good footage and more than anyone could dream of, concerning the history of Apollo 1. It's a great achievement of Spacecraft Films to put this material together without touching the realms of pompous trash.
If you want to know anything (or everything) about Apollo 1 in footage or in sound recording, this is the one DVD you should get. I recommend this product wholeheartedly.
That's all I would like to say.
Movie Review: Excellent historical data source
Summary: 5 Stars
Another brilliant DVD from the team at Spacecraft Films. Lots of footage regarding the crew of AS-204 / Apollo 1, the review of the fire, and the audio from the incident itself (both as edited and unedited). Particularly good for showing footage of the AS204 Review Board investigation, displaying how the spacecraft was disassembled. Highly recommended for any student of Apollo history.Movie Review: Apollo 1
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent documentary on what would have been America's first manned Apollo spaceflight. Very well done DVD with beautiful artwork on cover of case. Extremely satisfied with item;everything it was expected to be.
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