October sky
(DVD)
Status
Fredonia Public Library - Videos
V OCT
1 available
V OCT
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fredonia Public Library - Videos | V OCT | On Shelf |
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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
025192554421
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1998.
General Note
Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr.
General Note
"Based on an extraordinary true story."
General Note
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.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham.
Participants/Performers
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Rated: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital; surround sound; dual layer.
Language
English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles ; closed captioned.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gyllenhaal, J., Cooper, C., Owen, C., & Johnston, J. (2005). October sky (Special ed., Widescreen). Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jake Gyllenhaal et al.. 2005. October Sky. Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jake Gyllenhaal et al.. October Sky Universal, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gyllenhaal, Jake, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, and Joe Johnston. October Sky Special ed., Widescreen, Universal, 2005.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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