The idea that NASA and the U.S. government contrived to fake the moon landing remains a compelling conspiracy theory, particularly for filmmakers. We’ve already seen “Moonwalkers” twist the notion that Stanley Kubrick was involved into a goofball comedy, now rising indie filmmaker Matt Johnson tackles the subject with “Operation Avalanche.”
If don’t know Johnson’s name, it’s one you might want to keep on your radar. He made his debut with 2013’s Slamdance and Fantasic Fest winner “The Dirities,” a found footage style movie about a school shooting that was underseen, but as impressive as it was unnerving. Now he’s back with “Operation Avalanche,” which follows two CIA agents who uncover a dangerous secret at NASA about the moon landing. Here’s the synopsis:
In 1967, during the height of the Cold War, two young CIA agents (Matt Johnson and Owen Williams) go undercover at NASA to investigate a possible Russian mole. In disguise as documentary filmmakers, they tap phones and break into offices while purporting to learn more about the Apollo project. But when they end up uncovering a shocking NASA secret – and a major government cover-up – they decide to embark on a new mission that may put their own lives at risk.
“Operation Avalanche” opens on September 9th.
