Stars, Stripes & Silver Screens: Celebrating America250- October Sky (1999)

It's 1957, and the space race has captured the imagination of young Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal), a coal miner's son who dreams of escaping from his small West Virginia town. With three friends, Homer begins experimenting with rockets---an activity that displeases his stern father. Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg (Swank).

No registration required. Movie is rated PG and is one hour and 48 minutes long.