At the height of the space race, three U.S. astronauts are tapped as the first Apollo crew. With dazzling archival footage and exceptional access, this riveting documentary explores the tragic events that followed, shaking NASA to the core.

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Cast

Gus Grissom

Self (archive footage)

Edward H. White II

Self (archive footage)

Roger B. Chaffee

Self (archive footage)

Russell Schweickart

Self