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Film Screening: Apollo 13
  • Date: Friday, October 20, 2017
  • Time: 6:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

2017 National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Awardee Tom Hanks stars in the true story of the 1970 lunar mission, which suffered an explosion in space that disabled the ship, leaving the astronauts and Mission Control to work frenetically on devising a plan to get the men home safely.  Also stars Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, and Ed Harris.  Directed by Ron Howard.  (1995; 140 minutes; rated PG)

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All public programs at the National Archives are free. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. Click here for more information on getting to the National Archives and parking.

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