Chasing the Moon

Chasing the Moon dives into the untold stories of the visionaries who realized President John F. Kennedy's historic challenge to land a man on the Moon. Writer and producer Robert Stone unveils the lives of key figures, including science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke, rocket pioneer Wernher von Braun, and trailblazing mathematician Poppy Northcutt, all of whom contributed to this monumental achievement. Drawing from eyewitness accounts and archival material, this companion piece to the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE® film highlights the remarkable interplay of science, politics, and culture that shaped the space race, celebrating the extraordinary individuals whose efforts culminated in one of humanity's greatest accomplishments.