October Sky is the true story of Homer Hickam, based on the memoir Rocket Boys where a young boy is trapped in a close-minded coal-mining town in the 1950’s. When Sputnik is successfully launched, Homer becomes obsessed with the concept of rocket launching. To the dismay and disgust of the townspeople, as well as Homer’s father, he and his friends try to launch a rocket themselves. With the inspiration of a school teacher, they persevere and never lose hope in the dreams. This is indeed is an uplifting, hopeful story that the whole family can enjoy. http://www.amazon.com/October-Sky-Special-Jake-Gyllenhaal/dp/B0006FYOTC/ref=pd_sim_b_2