San Diego Space Society

SD Space Movie Night – October Sky

Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Events, movie on February 25, 2011

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Location:
Space Travelers Emporium (map)
1947 30th St. San Diego, CA 92102

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the original selection for this month’s SD Space Movie Night feature – “I Aim for the Stars” will be postponed until March’s Movie Night. We’ll instead be watching “October Sky” on the BIG screen.

In 1950′s mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coalmine like his father. However in October 1957, everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik goes into orbit. With that event, Homer becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With his friends and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer’s father thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher in the high school understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.

1999 Rated-PG 108 minutes

Be sure to join us for this inspirational movie. Those attending will have an opportunity to win a copy of “Rocket Boys” by Homer Hickam, the book the movie is based on.

Popcorn provided. You’re welcome to bring any other snacks and [non-alcoholic] drinks to share.

Members and the public are welcome to attend. Email events@sdspace.org to RSVP.