October Sky
Where: |
West Virginia |
When: |
The 1950s |
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky. — Based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
Released in 1999 — 108 minutes
Genres: |
Family Drama |
Language: |
English |