October Sky is 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. (1999, 1h 48m)
Films in the September-October Series:
9/3: Stan & Ollie
9/10: Remember the Titans
9/17: Maria by Callas
NEW DATE: 11/12: An Autumn Afternoon
10/1: All Is True
10/8: October Sky
10/15: The Mayo Clinic: Faith, Hope, Science
10/22: 180° South
10/29: Young Frankenstein