Product guide

For All Mankind: The Criterion Collection DVD

For All Mankind from The Criterion Collection is a documentary about the Apollo missions, told through mission footage and astronauts’ accounts. This DVD listing describes a full-screen, color presentation with Brian Eno’s score and audio from NASA missions.

At a glance

Presents Apollo mission images alongside recollections from astronauts who traveled to the Moon.
The listing describes a Brian Eno score and audio highlights from NASA missions.
Includes an audio commentary, according to the product description.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Historical mission footage and astronaut recollections offer both visual documentation and first-person context.
The reported Brian Eno score and NASA audio add sound material beyond the visual archive.
Customer feedback describes the film as engaging and informative.

Cons

The listed presentation is full screen at a 1.33:1 aspect ratio, which may not suit buyers seeking a widescreen presentation.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Color, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Special Edition
Aspect ratio	1.33:1
Number of discs	1
Language	English
Audio	Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Rating	NR (Not Rated)

Film details
Genre	Special Interests
Director	Al Reinert
Runtime	1 hour and 33 minutes
Release date	July 14, 2009
Studio	Criterion Collection
Model number	5457536

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing identifies the item as a DVD and gives a 93-minute runtime, while one description calls it a 79-minute documentary. It also mentions an audio commentary but does not give its contents or duration. Confirm the edition details if these distinctions matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Apollo-era history and archival space footage.
Documentary fans who value astronauts’ first-person recollections alongside mission imagery.
Criterion Collection viewers seeking this title on DVD.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a widescreen or high-definition presentation.
Viewers who want a feature-length documentary substantially longer than the listed 93-minute runtime.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 320 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the Apollo footage, astronaut recollections, historical value, visuals and Brian Eno score. Reviewers also describe the film as emotionally engaging and informative. These impressions may matter most to viewers seeking an atmospheric account of space exploration, while the DVD's listed full-screen presentation and runtime discrepancies are worth considering separately.

Positive themes

Customers praise the Apollo mission footage and its combination with astronaut recollections.
Feedback describes the film as emotionally engaging and informative, and commends the visuals and score.