The Vietnam War: History in an Hour

From the Earth To The Moon (1998)
5 DVD9 | NTSC | English, Spanish, French | MPEG2 720x480 59.94 fps 5816 kbps | EN: DTS 5.1 48.0 kHz 448 kbps | EN, SP & FR: AC3 48.0 kHz Stereo 192 kbps | 12 Hours | 32.39 GB
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French | Genre: Series, Action, Drama, History | Country: USA

Originally broadcast in April and May of 1998, hosted by executive producer Tom Hanks, the miniseries tackles the daunting challenge of chronicling the entire history of NASA's Apollo space program from 1961 to 1972. For the most part, it's a rousing success. Some passages are flatly chronological, awkwardly wedging an abundance of factual detail into a routine dramatic structure. But each episode is devoted to a crucial aspect of the Apollo program. The cumulative effect is a deep and thorough appreciation of NASA's monumental achievement. With the help of a superlative cast, consistent writing, and a stable of talented directors, Hanks has shared his infectious enthusiasm for space exploration and the inspiring power of conquering the final frontier.