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A true story of a coal miner's son who pursues his dream of building rockets inspired by Sputnik 1. He faces opposition from his father, the town, and the science fair judges, but eventually achieves success and reconciliation.
Feb 19, 1999 · A true story of four boys in Appalachia who dream of building rockets and escaping the coal mine. Read the plot, cast, and critic's comments on this inspirational family drama based on a memoir by Homer Hickam.
October Sky is a 1999 American biographical drama film directed by Joe Johnston, and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen and Laura Dern. The screenplay by Lewis Colick, based on the memoir of the same name, tells the true story of Homer H. Hickam Jr., a coal miner 's son who was inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 to take ...
Nov 9, 2022 · Learn how Homer Hickam Jr. became a rocket-building enthusiast after seeing Sputnik in 1957. This lesson provides a summary of the memoir and some analysis of the themes and characters.
- Coalwood. An introduction to the town of Coalwood, this chapter begins by explaining that the town of Coalwood was at war with itself. It then describes nearly every building and major person in Coalwood, showing it as a far better than average mining town, and also in many ways, a typical small town centered around a single industry.
- Sputnik. Beginning with the radio broadcast telling the American people of the launch of Sputnik, this chapter tells of life in the town of Coalwood in the few days after Sputnik.
- Mom. Having made his first attempt to launch a rocket, Sonny Hickam destroyed his mother’s fence and scared most of the town with the explosion.
- The Football Fathers. With an undefeated season, the high school football team of Big Creek is forced out of the state championship. They attempt to sue the state but are turned down.
Feb 19, 1999 · Based on a true story, October Sky is a 1999 drama film about Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who pursues his dream of rocketry in the 1950s. The film follows his struggles, achievements, and relationships as he and his friends compete in the national science fair.
John Hickam (Chris Cooper) is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim (Scott Miles) and Homer (Jake Gyllenhaal), to follow in his footsteps.
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