DVD
October sky
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (CEN)
Edition
Special ed. ; widescreen version.
Languages
English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles ; closed captioned.
Performers
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern.
Publication Information
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2005]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG; for language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.
Summary
The true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a high school student in rural West Virginia, who seemed destined to repeat his father's harsh life in the coal mines, until he turned his attention to the skies.
Notes
Originally released as a motion picture in 1998.
Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr.
"Based on an extraordinary true story."
Special features: Aiming high: The story of the Rocket Boys: hear the story of the real "Rocket Boys" as they supported Homer Hickam in his journey from a coal mining town to NASA; feature commentary with Homer Hickam; spotlight on location; production notes; theatrical trailer.