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October Sky (1999)

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Step into a world where stories don’t just entertain—they activate curiosity, strengthen confidence, and invite children to see themselves as capable thinkers. Storytime Cinema 360° is a joyful, family-forward film series built to ignite imagination and foster a love of learning through the magic of storytelling and the momentum of STEAM themes. October Sky (1999) Rating: PG • Run Time: 1h 55mSynopsis: John Hickam is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim and Homer, to follow in his footsteps.

But Jim gets a football scholarship, and Homer becomes interested in rocket science after seeing Sputnik 1 crossing the sky. John disapproves of his son’s new mania, but Homer begins building rockets with the help of friends and a sympathetic teacher. Rocketry, he hopes, will prove his ticket to a better life.

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