First Man (2018) — Screenplay
A grieving astronaut risks everything to lead NASA's most dangerous mission and become the first human to walk on the Moon.
- Written by
- Josh Singer, James R. Hansen
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, History
- Length
- 145 pages
The screenplay offers a masterclass in balancing intimate character study with epic historical event, using a restrained, tactile style that places the audience inside the claustrophobic cockpits. Its focus on Armstrong's internal world and the cost of ambition provides a fresh angle on a well-known story.
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