For All Mankind (Criterion Collection) [4K UHD + Blu-ray]

This is not just a documentary; it is a cinematic experience.

Nominated for an Academy Award, Al Reinert's stunning masterpiece presents the wonder of the Apollo missions in a way that had never been seen before—and has never been matched since. Instead of a traditional narrator, the film features the voices of the astronauts themselves (Jim Lovell, Michael Collins, Jack Swigert, Ken Mattingly, and others) over a mesmerizing score by Brian Eno.

The Criterion Difference:

This edition features a new 4K digital restoration. The colors of the lunar surface, the deep black of space, and the grain of the 16mm film have been preserved with incredible fidelity. It is the closest you can get to looking out the window of the Command Module.

Two-Disc Combo Pack Includes:

• Disc 1 (4K UHD): The film in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision HDR.
• Disc 2 (Blu-ray): The film in HD, plus extensive special features.

Special Features:

• Audio commentary by director Al Reinert and Apollo 17 commander Eugene Cernan.
• "An Accidental Gift": A documentary about the making of the film.
• Interviews with 15 of the Apollo astronauts.
• Blast off: A collection of NASA launch footage.

Product Specifications:

• Studio: The Criterion Collection
• Format: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
• Run Time: 80 Minutes
• Release Year: 1989 (Film) / 2022 (Criterion Release)
• Region:
  • 4K UHD Disc: Region Free (Playable Worldwide)
  • Blu-ray Disc: Region A (US/Canada Only)
  International Customers: Please note that while the 4K movie disc will play on any 4K player worldwide, the accompanying Blu-ray disc with special features requires a Region A player.

🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:

If you own an OLED TV or a high-end projector, this is the disc you need to own. The Brian Eno score ("Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks") is legendary in the astronomy community—it captures the drifting, silent beauty of spaceflight perfectly.

Watching this restoration is like seeing the footage for the first time. You can see the dust on the visors and the texture of the foil on the lander. It’s a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the human spirit.