October Sky...

In 1957 Coalwood, West Virginia, the townspeople gather outside one starry October night, to see the Soviet satellite Sputnik race across the sky.

From that point on, and contending with the many obstacles that face them, Homer, a coal mine worker's son and his pals set out to prove that they can build a rocket that will soar unimpeded into the sky, proving that they have what it takes to leave the confines of their predetermined, coal miner lives.

True stroy, terrific performances, outstanding cinematography, authentic emotions and period atmosphere... October Sky is an excellent movie...The upbeat film has a genuineness and poignancy that will touch your heart. The bond between the brothers, the differences between the father and the son, the courage of a mother , the encouragement of a teacher...every relation is just so beautiful in this movie...Even if you feel like you've seen similar fictional stories before, they rarely have this emotional wallop. Be sure and stay for the epilogue, in which old color movies of all of the lead characters are shown.
Watch it with your brother, father and mother. Watch it with your teacher ...and watch it with your friends....I bet it would make you smile and make you cry....like I did.

One of my favorites...I had seen this movie long ago...but wanted to put this here...before October ends...