Name: American Experience
Released: 1988-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Evan Thomas, Robert A. Caro, Michael Murphy

TV Show · Documentary · History

Acclaimed by viewers and critics alike, American Experience documentaries bring to life the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped America's past and present. The series has received every major broadcast award including 24 Emmy Awards, four DuPont-Columbia Awards, and 14 George Foster Peabody Awards.

1988 · 1h 41m

Starring Evan Thomas, Robert A. Caro, Michael Murphy

Director Robert Stone

EPISODE 3

Chasing the Moon: A Place Beyond the Sky

Tracking the early years of the space race, beginning in 1957, as the U.S. struggles to catch up with the Soviet Union.

1h 48 min
EPISODE 4

Chasing the Moon: Earthrise

Exploring four dangerous years in the history of the space race, from 1964-1968, including the Apollo 1 and Apollo 8 missions.

1h 40 min
EPISODE 5

Chasing the Moon: Magnificent Desolation

The years 1969-1970 take Americans to the moon and back; what happens to scientific and engineering programs after national goals are achieved.

52 min