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