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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