Format:
Video disc
Title:
October Sky
ISBN:
9781417013951
9786310704760
Edition:
Special edition.
Publication:
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2005]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Wide screen.
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.
Contents:
Aiming high: The story of the rocket boys.
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.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.
Genre:
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Container of (work): Aiming high: The story of the rocket boys.
Container of (work): October sky (Motion picture)
Container of (expression): October sky (Motion picture). French.
Container of (expression): October sky (Motion picture). Spanish.
Electronic Access:
http://www.homerhickam.com