On July 20, 1969, the world watched as black and white television images showed astronaut Neil Armstrong make history by stepping onto the moon. Now, Armstrong’s bravery, spirit of exploration and ability to deal with intense pressure is celebrated in a new movie about his life. The movie First Man is based on James Hansen's book, First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong. Academy Award-winning director Damien Chazelle directed the film. The Apollo 11 moon landing is the high point of First Man. Using sound, music and close-up images, Chazelle lets the audience see the punishing training, deadly technical failures and personal sacrifices that led to the first step on the Moon’s surface. Actor Ryan Gosling plays Armstrong, who leads the moon mission while still mourning the recent death of his daughter. He struggles with the risks of space travel as a husband and father.