Question: A lot of fuss was made over the omission of the lunar flag planting in this movie. However, when I saw the movie in the theater, I distinctly remember seeing the flag on the moon, just not the actual planting. However, that particular shot seems to be missing in the home video release. Does anyone know the reason for this?
First Man (2018)
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Directed by: Damien Chazelle
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Pablo Schreiber, Claire Foy, Christopher Abbott
Factual error: The Apollo 11 flight shows the sky turning from blue to black through the capsule window, then there is an external shot showing a vapour cone forming on the rocket, which is characteristic of low-altitude transonic flight.
Neil Armstrong: You're down here and you look up and you don't think about it too much. But space exploration changes your perception.
Answer: The home release includes a clear shot of the lunar lander with the American flag next to it.