[1][2][3] The film tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968, as recalled by the Apollo 8 astronauts.

Told solely by the Apollo 8 astronauts, the film recounts their experiences and memories and explores the beauty, awe, and grandeur of the Earth against the blackness of space.

This iconic image, Earthrise, had a powerful impact on the astronauts and the world, offering a perspective that transcended national, political, and religious boundaries.

Told 50 years later, Earthrise compels us to remember this shift and to reflect on the Earth as a shared home.

[6] It inspired the This American Life episode, and was featured in Act 1 of “The Not-So-Great-Unknown,” which aired August 25, 2018[10]