Jim Lovell
Also Known As: James Arthur Lovell Jr., James "Jim" Lovell, James Lovell, James A. Lovell Jr.
Biography: James "Jim" Arthur Lovell, Jr., (born March 25, 1928) is a former NASA astronaut and a retired captain in the United States Navy, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suffered a critical failure en route to the Moon but was brought back safely to Earth by the efforts of the crew and mission control. Lovell was also the command module pilot of Apollo 8, the first Apollo mission to enter lunar orbit. Lovell is a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He is one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon, the first of only three people to fly to the Moon twice, and the only one to have flown there twice without making a landing. Lovell was also the first person to fly in space four times. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jim Lovell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Birthday: March 25, 1928
Age: 97 years old
Gender: Male
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For All Mankind
Overview: A testament to NASA's Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s. Composed of actual NASA footage of the missions and astronaut interviews, the documentary offers the viewpoint of the individuals who braved the remarkable journey to the moon and back.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-01
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Earth to America
Overview: Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-20
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When We Left Earth
Overview: Commemorating the space agency's 50th anniversary, follow John Glenn's Mercury mission to orbit the earth, Neil Armstrong's first historic steps on the moon, unprecedented spacewalks to repair the Hubble stories, and more!
Genres: History Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-08
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Conquering Space: The Moon and Beyond
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
Overview: The making of the motion picture "Apollo 13", as well as the story of the space mission it details. Featuring interviews with director Ron Howard, astronaut Jim Lovell, his wife Marilyn Lovell, producer Brian Grazer, executive producer Todd Hallowell, visual effects supervisor Robert Legato, lead digital compositor Mark Forker, astronauts Fred Haise and Dave Scott, Apollo 13 flight director Gerald Griffin, command module systems controller Sy Lieberglot, Apollo 13 flight dynamics officer Jerry Bostick, mission control director Gene Krantz, Tom Kelly of Grumman, NASA mission operations director Christopher Kraft, daughters Susan Lovell Williams and Margaret Haise, command systems module controller John Aaron, and actors Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Kathleen Quinlan, and Ed Harris.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-07-16
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Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back
Overview: Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back tells the gripping, true story of the catastrophic flight of the Apollo 13 and the heroic struggle to bring the astronauts back alive. With first-hand accounts from the pilots, their families, and the people of mission control, it documents a thrilling struggle against time and all odds and serves as a reminder that, in the words of James Lovell, "We do not realize what we have on Earth until we leave it."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-07-20
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Doomed Mission: The True Story of Apollo 13
Overview: DOOMED MISSION: THE TRUE STORY OF APOLLO 13 is also the story of the highs and lows of the Apollo Space program. In man's quest to explore distant planets, many risks had to be taken. Some lives were lost in tragic accidents. On April 11, 1970, at 13:13 module after a military time the 13th Apollo 13 Mission was launched. On April 13th, at 9:07 p.m. oxygen tank two explodes. Minutes after the explosion, the crew evacuates the spacecraft and boards the lunar module. This tiny module has air for 2 men for 2 days. Now there are 3 men aboard and they are four days from home! Although the mission is a failure, the incredible rescue of the astronauts from certain death is one of the most exciting true stories ever told.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-10
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Apollo 11
Overview: A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin.
Genres: Documentary History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-03-01
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Apollo: The Forgotten Films
Overview: Recently discovered footage reveals the secret history of NASA's first landing on the moon, and using this brand-new evidence, former astronauts and experts challenge everything known about the Apollo missions.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-20
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Project Gemini: A Bold Leap Forward
Overview: In the mid-1960's, after the success of Project Mercury, the need to master long-duration missions and extravehicular activity resulted in Project Gemini, which provided the seasoning in men and machines that led to the first American spacewalk... and paved the way for ultimate victory in the race to the Moon. This 3-disc set chronicles America's bold new program with comprehensive footage from the film and videotape records of Project Gemini. Includes original Project Gemini documentary, complete 16mm onboard film from all the flights, footage from each mission preparation, launch and recovery. With rare bonus footage of the Gemini spacecraft, Titan launch vehicle, crew training activities and more. Runtime is over 6 hours. NOTE: Some of the tracks do not contain audio.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-18
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Fight For Space
Overview: In 1962, spurred by the Cold War, President John F. Kennedy famously made the bold proclamation that NASA would send astronauts to the moon by the end of the decade, not because it was easy, but because it was a challenge. The Space Race inspired a generation to pursue careers in science and technology, but as the balance of world power shifted, interest in space exploration declined. "Fight for Space" serves as an urgent call to re-awaken our sense of wonder and discovery.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-14
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Apollo 13
Overview: The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-30
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Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo
Overview: At the heart of the Apollo program was the special team in Mission Control who put a man on the moon and helped create the future.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-14
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Salute to Apollo: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017
Overview: In this video, you can hear their stories in their own words. David Hartman hosts a Salute to the Apollo Program featuring astronauts Walt Cunningham, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, Dick Gordon, Fred Haise, Al Worden, Jack Schmitt, Joe Engle, and flight director Gene Kranz.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-01
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First to the Moon
Overview: When the world was in turmoil, three men went faster and farther than anyone thought possible. This is the story of the first people to leave the Earth and travel to the Moon — this is Apollo 8. Through restored archival films and audio, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders tell you in their own words how their three different stories got them into the same tiny capsule pointed at the Moon — and what happened next.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-30
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Earthrise
Overview: The Apollo 8 astronauts recount their memories of capturing the first image of Earth from space in 1968 and evokes the awe of seeing Earth framed against the blackness of space.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-21
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Apollo: Missions to the Moon
Overview: National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-07
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In the Shadow of the Moon
Overview: Archival material from the original NASA film footage – much of it seen for the first time – plus interviews with the surviving astronauts, including Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke and Harrison Schmitt.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-19
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Discovering Deerpath
Overview: Discovering Deerpath is a historical documentary about the town of Lake Forest, Illinois. Located 30 miles north of Chicago, the town of Lake Forest and its citizens have made an amazing mark on the nation and the world over the past 150 years. From the town's inception, Lake Forest has earned a reputation for its solid educational, philanthropic and preservation efforts. These efforts have led to a vibrant community that celebrates its town through a variety of traditional and unique special events. Through a serious of amazing brushes with local and globally significant events, the dramatic power of community is demonstrated throughout the film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-01
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The Man Who Fell to Earth
Overview: Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-03-18
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Apollo 13: The Inside Story
Overview: NASA mounts a rescue operation after an explosion tears through the hull of the Apollo 13 spacecraft while it is in flight to the moon.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-05
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On Camera: Fifteen Apollo Astronauts and Their Experience of a Lifetime
Overview: A collection of excerpted on-screen interviews with fifteen of the Apollo astronauts.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-14
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Apollo 13: Survival
Overview: Using original footage and interviews, this documentary tells the nail-biting story of Apollo 13 and the struggle to bring its astronauts safely home.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-03-08
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Project Gemini: Bridge to the Moon
Overview: All of the necessary technologies required to reach the Moon was first tested during Project Gemini, which comprised of ten missions in the mid-1960s.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-02-25
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