PBS - American Experience Chasing the Moon (2019) Part 3 Magnificent Desolation

American Experience Chasing the Moon

The six-hour series, aired over three consecutive nights, offers insight into the behind-the-scenes goings-on of the space race.

Part 3 Magnificent Desolation

1969-1970, takes Americans to the moon and back. Dreams of space dramatically intersect with dreams of democracy on American soil, raising questions of national priorities and national identity. The final episode also considers what happens to scientific and engineering programs — and to a country — after ambitious national goals have been achieved.

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